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CVE-2026-14978

Unicode normalization mismatch in go-slug ignore pattern matching may bypass intended file exclusions

Published: Aug 19, 2026Updated: Sep 4, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-176

Description

HashiCorp go-slug 0.4.0 through 0.18.2 could allow a local attacker to bypass .terraformignore exclusions and cause sensitive files to be included in Terraform slug uploads due to improper handling of Unicode normalization during path matching.

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:NUI:RS:UC:HI:NA:N
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:NIntegrity
None
A:NAvailability
None

Weaknesses

Affected Products

HashiCorp
commercial·USaka hashicorp inc.
and 1 more affected products View all →

Exploitability

Official Patch Available

References

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