Black Lantern Security BBOT up to 2.8.4 github_workflows link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Black Lantern Security BBOT up to 2.8.4 and classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component github_workflows. This manipulation causes link following. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-12567. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Black Lantern Security BBOT up to 2.8.4. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component github_workflows. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The github_workflows module constructs local directory paths from user-controlled repository names without validating for symlinks. A local attacker sharing the scan directory can plant a symlink at the predictable output path, causing workflow data to be written to an attacker-chosen location.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-12567 since 06/17/2026. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.5
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 2.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
CAPEC: 🔒
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

06/17/2026 CVE reserved
06/18/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
06/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-12567 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-12567
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-372151

Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2026 07:39
Changes: 06/18/2026 07:39 (64)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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