CVE-2020-26284: Hugo can execute a binary from the current directory on Windows

Published Dec 21, 2020
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Updated

Hugo is a fast and Flexible Static Site Generator built in Go. Hugo depends on Go's os/exec for certain features, e.g. for rendering of Pandoc documents if these binaries are found in the system %PATH% on Windows. In Hugo before version 0.79.1, if a malicious file with the same name (exe or bat) is found in the current working directory at the time of running hugo, the malicious command will be invoked instead of the system one. Windows users who run hugo inside untrusted Hugo sites are affected. Users should upgrade to Hugo v0.79.1. Other than avoiding untrusted Hugo sites, there is no workaround.

Affected Software

1 affected component
gohugo Hugo Windows<0.79.1

Event History

Dec 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-26284?

CVE-2020-26284 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for executing arbitrary commands via crafted filenames.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-26284?

To fix CVE-2020-26284, upgrade Hugo to version 0.79.1 or later.

3

What versions of Hugo are affected by CVE-2020-26284?

Hugo versions before 0.79.1 are affected by CVE-2020-26284.

4

What operating system is impacted by CVE-2020-26284?

CVE-2020-26284 specifically impacts the Windows version of Hugo.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2020-26284?

CVE-2020-26284 allows for command injection through the use of maliciously crafted filenames.

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