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CVE-2026-14978: Unicode normalization mismatch in go-slug ignore pattern matching may bypass intended file exclusions
- Severity: medium (CVSS 5.5 v3.1)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 0.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2026-08-19 · updated 2026-09-04
- Weakness: CWE-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.
Affected products
- HashiCorp go-slug: from 0.4.0 before 0.18.3 — fixed in 0.18.3
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: HashiCorp go-slug 0.18.3. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
References
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