REDHAT-BUG-2460233: Path Traversal

Published Apr 21, 2026
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Updated

Let's Encrypt client and ACME library written in Go (Lego). Prior to 4.34.0, the webroot HTTP-01 challenge provider in lego is vulnerable to arbitrary file write and deletion via path traversal. A malicious ACME server can supply a crafted challenge token containing ../ sequences, causing lego to write attacker-influenced content to any path writable by the lego process. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.34.0.

Affected Software

1 affected component
go Lego (ACME client)<4.34.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade lego to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.34.0

Event History

Apr 21, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2460233?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2460233 is high, rated at 7.

2

What vulnerability does REDHAT-BUG-2460233 describe?

REDHAT-BUG-2460233 describes a path traversal vulnerability in the webroot HTTP-01 challenge provider of the Lego ACME client.

3

How can REDHAT-BUG-2460233 be exploited?

REDHAT-BUG-2460233 can be exploited by a malicious ACME server supplying a crafted challenge token containing '../' sequences, leading to arbitrary file write and deletion.

4

What versions of Lego are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2460233?

REDHAT-BUG-2460233 affects versions of Go Lego prior to 4.34.0.

5

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2460233?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2460233, upgrade to version 4.34.0 or later of the Lego ACME client.

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