CVE-2026-109596

Published: Ott 13, 2026 Last Modified: Ott 13, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
MEDIUM 6,7
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: active
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A
MEDIUM 5,5
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: none
Availability: none

Description

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Hugo from v0.162.0 before v0.167.0 contains an improper link resolution vulnerability that lets malicious themes or modules expose files outside their root via nested-mount ancestor directories. Attackers controlling a theme can place a symlink or NTFS junction at a virtual ancestor directory, causing resources.Match to list and publish local files during builds.

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Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Draft
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality Integrity Access Control Other
Potential Impacts:
Read Files Or Directories Modify Files Or Directories Bypass Protection Mechanism Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands
Applicable Platforms
Operating Systems: Windows, Unix
Likelihood of Exploit: Medium
View CWE Details
https://github.com/gohugoio/hugo/security/advisories/GHSA-6…
https://github.com/gohugoio/hugo/security/advisories/GHSA-6c8w-mpp8-9w47
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/hugo-from-0.162.0-befo…
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/hugo-from-0.162.0-before-0.167.0-symlink-f…