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CVE-2026-35471 patrickhener CVE debrief

The goshs SimpleHTTPServer written in Go has a path traversal vulnerability prior to version 2.0.0-beta.3. The tdeleteFile() function was missing a return statement after a path traversal check, allowing for potential directory traversal attacks. This issue has been fixed in version 2.0.0-beta.3. Users of goshs SimpleHTTPServer version prior to 2.0.0-beta.3 should update to the latest version to prevent potential directory traversal attacks. The CVE record and NVD entry provide additional context for this vulnerability.

Vendor
patrickhener
Product
goshs
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-04-06
Original CVE updated
2026-07-24
Advisory published
2026-04-06
Advisory updated
2026-07-24

Who should care

Users of goshs SimpleHTTPServer version prior to 2.0.0-beta.3 should update to the latest version to prevent potential directory traversal attacks. Security teams and administrators responsible for server configuration and monitoring should review the CVE record and NVD entry for additional information and take necessary actions to protect their systems.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-35471 vulnerability is a path traversal issue in the goshs SimpleHTTPServer written in Go. The tdeleteFile() function did not properly return after a path traversal check, potentially allowing attackers to traverse directories. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8 and is considered CRITICAL. The issue was fixed in version 2.0.0-beta.3. Users should review the CVE record and NVD entry for additional information.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update goshs SimpleHTTPServer to version 2.0.0-beta.3 or later
  • Review server configuration and access controls
  • Monitor server logs for suspicious activity
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-04-06T22:16:23.913Z and last modified on 2026-07-24T21:10:00.143Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. The goshs SimpleHTTPServer written in Go has a path traversal vulnerability prior to version 2.0.0-beta.3. Evidence of this vulnerability's existence and impact is limited to the information provided in the CVE record and NVD entry.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-35471 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-35471

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-35471 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-35471

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.