CVE-2025-8959: HashiCorp's go-getter library subdirectory download feature is vulnerable to symlink attacks leading to unauth

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-8959?

go-getter: upgrade to 1.7.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-8959 being exploited?

CVE-2025-8959 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-8959 affect?

CVE-2025-8959 affects go-getter. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). HashiCorp's go-getter library subdirectory download feature is vulnerable to symlink attacks leading to unauthorized read access beyond the designated directory boundaries. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-8959, is fixed in go-get

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-8959?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-8959 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting go-getter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

HashiCorp's go-getter library subdirectory download feature is vulnerable to symlink attacks leading to unauthorized read access beyond the designated directory boundaries. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-8959, is fixed in go-getter 1.7.9.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2025-08-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HashiCorp Inc. · Vendor: hashicorp

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-15 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hashicorp go-getter UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.7.9

Fixed in: 1.7.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy go-getter || rpm -q go-getter || go-getter --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.7.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade go-getter

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade go-getter

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-8959?

go-getter: upgrade to 1.7.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-8959 being exploited?

CVE-2025-8959 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-8959 affect?

CVE-2025-8959 affects go-getter. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). HashiCorp's go-getter library subdirectory download feature is vulnerable to symlink attacks leading to unauthorized read access beyond the designated directory boundaries. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-8959, is fixed in go-get

How urgent is CVE-2025-8959?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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