Vulnerabilities in pkg:golang/github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/aws-secrets-manager
PACKAGECVE-2026-11401 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.0) aws advanced go wrapper has vulnerability (CWE-426: Untrusted Search Path) affecting Github.com/aws/aws advanced go wrapper/awssql/v2 libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves aws advanced go wrapper has privilege escalation in aurora postgresql instance. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.1, 1.07, 1.1.2, 1.0.4, 1.1.1, 1.0.7.
pkg:golang/github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/aws-secrets-manager
Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:golang/github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/aws-secrets-manager. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.
| Advisory ID | CVE / NVD | Severity | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHSA-r236-5pc3-3qcp | CVE-2026-11401 | HIGH | AWS Advanced Go Wrapper has Privilege Escalation in Aurora PostgreSQL instance |
| GHSA-7wq2-32h4-9hc9 | - | HIGH | AWS Advanced Go Wrapper: Privilege Escalation in Aurora PostgreSQL Instance |
CVE-2026-11401 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 8.0
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
How to Fix CVE-2026-11401
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/aws/aws advanced go wrapper/awssql/v2 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
Upgrade github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/awssql/v2 to 2.0.1
Upgrade github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/xray to 1.07
Upgrade github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/aws-secrets-manager to 1.1.2
Upgrade github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/custom-endpoint to 1.0.4
Upgrade github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/federated-auth to 1.1.1
Upgrade github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/iam to 1.1.1
Upgrade github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/mysql-driver to 1.1.1
Upgrade github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/okta to 1.1.1
Upgrade github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/pgx-driver to 1.1.1
Upgrade github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/otlp to 1.0.7
Upgrade github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/auth-helpers to 1.1.1
Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/awssql/v2
How to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2026-11401, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/aws/aws advanced go wrapper/awssql/v2:
inspect dependencies for github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/awssql/v2
Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/aws/aws advanced go wrapper/awssql/v2 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.1), your application is affected.
Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.
Technical Details
Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-426: Untrusted Search Path, where the product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control. In Github.com/aws/aws advanced go wrapper/awssql/v2, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.
Source Advisory Statement
CVE-2026-11401 Affected Github.com/aws/aws advanced go wrapper/awssql/v2 Versions
11 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/awssql/v2
|
Go |
< 2.0.1
|
2.0.1
|
|
github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/xray
|
Go |
< 1.07
|
1.07
|
|
github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/aws-secrets-manager
|
Go |
< 1.1.2
|
1.1.2
|
|
github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/custom-endpoint
|
Go |
< 1.0.4
|
1.0.4
|
|
github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/federated-auth
|
Go |
< 1.1.1
|
1.1.1
|
|
github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/iam
|
Go |
< 1.1.1
|
1.1.1
|
|
github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/mysql-driver
|
Go |
< 1.1.1
|
1.1.1
|
|
github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/okta
|
Go |
< 1.1.1
|
1.1.1
|
|
github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/pgx-driver
|
Go |
< 1.1.1
|
1.1.1
|
|
github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/otlp
|
Go |
< 1.0.7
|
1.0.7
|
|
github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/auth-helpers
|
Go |
< 1.1.1
|
1.1.1
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-11401?
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What version fixes CVE-2026-11401?
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Is github.com/aws/aws-advanced-go-wrapper/xray affected?
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"id" : "GHSA-r236-5pc3-3qcp",
"modified" : "2026-06-11T20:33:12Z",
"published" : "2026-06-11T20:33:12Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2026-11401" ],
"summary" : "AWS Advanced Go Wrapper has Privilege Escalation in Aurora PostgreSQL instance",
"details" : "Aurora PostgreSQL is a fully managed relational database engine that's compatible with PostgreSQL.\n\nAn issue in Aurora PostgreSQL using the AWS Go Wrapper waa identified, see CVE-2026-11401.\n\n\nImpact\nAn issue in AWS Wrappers for Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL may allow for privilege escalation to rds_superuser role. A low privilege authenticated user can create a crafted function that could be executed with permissions of other Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) users.\n\nImpacted versions: AWS Go Wrapper 2026-04-06\n\nPatches\nThis issue has been addressed in AWS Go Wrapper 2026-05-26. Maintainers recommend upgrading to the latest version and ensuring any forked or derivative code is patched to incorporate the new fixes. \n\nWorkarounds\nRemove the public schema from the search path.\n\nReferences\nIf there are any questions or comments about this advisory, contact [AWS/Amazon] Security via the [vulnerability reporting page](https://aws.amazon.com/security/vulnerability-reporting) or directly via email to [aws-security@amazon.com](mailto:aws-security@amazon.com). Please do not create a public GitHub issue.",
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