CVE-2026-5061 — The consul-template library before version 0.42.0 is
CVE-2026-5061 — The consul-template library before version 0.42.0 is vulnerable to a sandbox path bypass in the file template helper that may allow reading an out-of-sandbox file. This vulnerability (CVE-2026-5061) is fixed in consul-template 0.42.0.
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-59, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-5061 updates and patches.
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🛡️ Detection Rules
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CVE-2026-5061 - Consul-template Sandbox Path Bypass Attempt
title: CVE-2026-5061 - Consul-template Sandbox Path Bypass Attempt
id: scw-2026-05-12-ai-1
status: experimental
level: high
description: |
Detects attempts to exploit CVE-2026-5061 by looking for the consul-template binary being executed with command line arguments that suggest a path traversal attempt (e.g., containing '..'). This indicates a potential attempt to read files outside the intended sandbox.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-12
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-5061/
tags:
- attack.privilege_escalation
- attack.t1068
logsource:
category: process_creation
detection:
selection:
Image|contains:
- 'consul-template'
CommandLine|contains:
- '..'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-5061 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-5061 |
| CWE-59 | weakness | CWE-59 |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | May 12, 2026 at 18:16 UTC |
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