CVE-2026-27143

Missing bound checks can lead to memory corruption in safe Go in cmd/compile

Published Apr 8, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 9.8 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Arithmetic over induction variables in loops were not correctly checked for underflow or overflow. As a result, the compiler would allow for invalid indexing to occur at runtime, potentially leading to memory corruption.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Golang
Golang go
Weaknesses NVD-CWE-Other
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:golang:go:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Golang
Golang go
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Gotoolchain
Gotoolchain cmd/compile
Vendors & Products Gotoolchain
Gotoolchain cmd/compile
Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-733
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

threat_severity

Moderate

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Arithmetic over induction variables in loops were not correctly checked for underflow or overflow. As a result, the compiler would allow for invalid indexing to occur at runtime, potentially leading to memory corruption.
Title Missing bound checks can lead to memory corruption in safe Go in cmd/compile
References
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Go
Published
Updated
Apr 13, 2026, 6:20 PM
Reserved
Feb 17, 2026, 7:57 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Apr 8, 2026, 2:16 AM
Modified
Jul 25, 2026, 11:10 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 8, 2026, 1:06 AM