What is CVE-2018-12976?

In Go Doc Dot Org (gddo) through 2018-06-27, an attacker could use specially crafted tags in packages being fetched by gddo to cause a directory traversal and remote code execution.

How severe is CVE-2018-12976?

CVE-2018-12976 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-12976 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-12976?

CVE-2018-12976 affects Godoc Go Doc Dot Org. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12976?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-12976 published?

CVE-2018-12976 was published on 2018-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-12976

CVE-2018-12976 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Godoc Go Doc Dot Org with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Godoc Go Doc Dot Org
Published: 2018-07-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Go Doc Dot Org (gddo) through 2018-06-27, an attacker could use specially crafted <go-import> tags in packages being fetched by gddo to cause a directory traversal and remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12976?: In Go Doc Dot Org (gddo) through 2018-06-27, an attacker could use specially crafted <go-import> tags in packages being fetched by gddo to cause a directory traversal and remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2018-12976?: CVE-2018-12976 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-12976 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12976?: CVE-2018-12976 affects Godoc Go Doc Dot Org. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12976?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-12976 published?: CVE-2018-12976 was published on 2018-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:godoc:go_doc_dot_org:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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