How severe is CVE-2026-12567?

CVE-2026-12567 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.2, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-12567 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-12567?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-12567 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-12567 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-37816.

When was CVE-2026-12567 published?

CVE-2026-12567 was published on 2026-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-22.

CVE-2026-12567

CVE-2026-12567 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.2. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-37816
Weakness: CWE-59
Published: 2026-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-22

Description

The github_workflows module constructs local directory paths from user-controlled repository names without validating for symlinks. A local attacker sharing the scan directory can plant a symlink at the predictable output path, causing workflow data to be written to an attacker-chosen location.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-12567?: The github_workflows module constructs local directory paths from user-controlled repository names without validating for symlinks. A local attacker sharing the scan directory can plant a symlink at the predictable output path, causing workflow data to be written to an attacker-chosen location.
How severe is CVE-2026-12567?: CVE-2026-12567 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.2, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-12567 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-12567?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-12567 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-12567 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-37816.
When was CVE-2026-12567 published?: CVE-2026-12567 was published on 2026-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-22.

References

https://github.com/blacklanternsecurity/bbot/commit/16d9c42b6

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