CVE-2026-124039
Low
Description
Gitleaks through 8.30.1 contains an incorrect permission assignment vulnerability that allows local users to read scan reports because cmd/root.go creates the --report-path file with os.Create and default permissions. Unless --redact is passed, other local users on shared hosts or CI runners can read plaintext secrets and matching lines to obtain discovered credentials.
SeverityLow
CVSS3.3
Exploit probability—
ProductGitleaks
PublishedNov 6, 2026
First seenNov 6, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-732CWE-732
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gitleaks gitleaks | v ≤ 8.30.1 | — |
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