Vulnerability in Go-git

CVE-2026-71556

go-git is an extensible git implementation library written in pure Go. Prior to 5.19.2 and 6.0.0-alpha.5, worktree operations (including checkout, status, and add) resolve symbolic links inside the working tree without confining resolution…

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L.

Affected products

  • Go-git — versions < 5.19.2, >= 6.0.0-alpha.1, < 6.0.0-alpha.5

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-71556?
CVE-2026-71556 is a high-severity vulnerability in Go-git, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2026-08-07.
How severe is CVE-2026-71556?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.