CVE-2026-114665: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in zhenorzz goploy
Description
Goploy versions 1.18.0 before 1.18.1 have a link following vulnerability in the /deploy/fileDiff and /deploy/fileCompare endpoints. Authenticated users with repository write access can exploit this to read arbitrary files outside the project directory by committing symbolic links. This may expose sensitive files such as database configuration and SSH private keys. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.1.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.1high
Affected software
zhenorzz
goploy
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-114665 describes an improper link resolution vulnerability in Goploy 1.18.0 prior to 1.18.1. The flaw exists in the /deploy/fileDiff and /deploy/fileCompare endpoints, allowing authenticated users with repository write permissions to commit symbolic links that point outside the intended project directory. This enables reading of arbitrary files, including sensitive configuration and private keys. The vulnerability is classified as high severity with a CVSS 4.0 score of 7.1.
Potential Impact
Exploitation allows authenticated users with repository write access to read arbitrary files outside the project directory. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information such as database credentials and deployment SSH private keys, potentially compromising system security and confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Goploy version 1.18.1. Users should upgrade to version 1.18.1 or later to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-21T21:59:05.257Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad9f0784d27ba8daa4bc4ab
Added to database: 10/22/2026, 11:16:08 UTC
Last enriched: 10/22/2026, 11:30:56 UTC
Last updated: 10/22/2026, 17:16:10 UTC
Views: 4
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