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github.com/go-git/go-billy/v5 v5.9.0
v5.9.0 is affected by 4 vulnerabilities.
The vulnerabilities that cover this exact version are listed below with the fixed version to move to. The upgrade Vulert recommends: v5.9.2.
Critical 0 High 1 Medium 1 Low 0 Unrated 2
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Released 06 May 2026
Licence Apache-2.0
Also known from other sources 0
Newer releases 93
Database updated 23/Oct/2026
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01 Vulnerabilities affecting this version
github.com/go-git/go-billy/v5 v5.9.0 vulnerabilities
4 vulnerabilities cover github.com/go-git/go-billy/v5 v5.9.0. Open the full list in the database.
| Vulnerability | Severity | Fixed version | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-44973: go-billy Path Traversal Vulnerabilities | 8.1 high | 5.9.0 | 14 May 2026 |
| CVE-2026-44740: go-billy Symlink Resolution Flaw Leading to Resource Exhaustion | 6.5 medium | 5.9.0 | 13 May 2026 |
| CVE-2026-44740: Go-billy Infinite Loop Due to Symlink Resolution Cycle Detection Issue | N/A unrated | 5.9.0 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| CVE-2026-44973: Path Traversal Vulnerabilities in github.com/go-git/go-billy | N/A unrated | 5.9.0 | 24 Jul 2026 |
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Questions
About github.com/go-git/go-billy/v5 v5.9.0
Is github.com/go-git/go-billy/v5 v5.9.0 vulnerable?
Yes. 4 vulnerabilities in the Vulert database cover github.com/go-git/go-billy/v5 v5.9.0: 0 critical, 1 high, 1 medium and 0 low, plus 2 not yet rated. The upgrade Vulert recommends is v5.9.2, and each entry above names the fixed version to move to.
Which version of github.com/go-git/go-billy/v5 should I use instead of v5.9.0?
v5.9.2 is the version Vulert recommends for this release line. The version table on the package page lists every release with the vulnerabilities recorded against it.
Is v5.9.0 the latest release of github.com/go-git/go-billy/v5?
No. v5.9.0 was published 06 May 2026, and newer releases exist. Newer is not automatically safer — the version table on the package page shows what each release carries.
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