CVE-2016-3958: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Go before 1.5.4 and 1.6.x before 1.6.1 on Windows allows local users...

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On Windows, vulnerable Go versions could load a malicious DLL from the current working directory. If a local user can place that DLL where a privileged Go process runs, they may gain higher privileges. Sources do not provide CVSS scoring or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is limited to Windows environments using affected Go versions: before 1.5.4, or 1.6.x before 1.6.1. Risk depends on whether local users can influence the working directory used by privileged Go execution. Treat this as a targeted remediation item for legacy Windows build or operations systems, not a broad emergency. Upgrade affected Go installations and verify privileged workflows are not exposed to untrusted local directories. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Go to 1.5.4, 1.6.1, or a later supported release.; Prioritize Windows hosts where Go runs with elevated privileges.; Review vendor release notes and Go security guidance before deployment..

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Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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