Symlink Attack Vulnerability in HashiCorp's go-getter Library
CVE-2025-8959

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Hashicorp
Status
Shared Library
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-8959?

The go-getter library from HashiCorp contains a vulnerability that allows for symlink attacks, which can result in unauthorized read access to files outside designated directory boundaries. This issue arises from its subdirectory download feature, enabling attackers to exploit the vulnerability and gain access to sensitive information. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to version 1.7.9 or later to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Shared library 64 bit 0 < 1.7.8

References

https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2025-23-hashicorp-g...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-8959 : Symlink Attack Vulnerability in HashiCorp's go-getter Library