diff --git a/docs/rules.md b/docs/rules.md
index 6b26b7f0..3506ec2a 100644
--- a/docs/rules.md
+++ b/docs/rules.md
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@
 | GO001 | [crypto — weak cipher](rules/go/stdlib/crypto-weak-cipher.md) | Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm in `crypto` Package |
 | GO002 | [crypto — weak hash](rules/go/stdlib/crypto-weak-hash.md) | Reversible One Way Hash in `crypto` Package |
 | GO003 | [crypto — weak key](rules/go/stdlib/crypto-weak-key.md) | Inadequate Encryption Strength Using Weak Keys in `crypto` Package |
+| GO004 | [syscall — unnecessary privileges](rules/go/stdlib/syscall-setuid-root.md) | Execution with Unnecessary Privileges using `syscall` Package |
 
 ## Java Standard Library
 
diff --git a/docs/rules/go/stdlib/syscall-aetuid-root.md b/docs/rules/go/stdlib/syscall-aetuid-root.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..b19d3a60
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/rules/go/stdlib/syscall-aetuid-root.md
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+---
+id: GO004
+title: syscall — unnecessary privileges
+hide_title: true
+pagination_prev: null
+pagination_next: null
+slug: /rules/GO004
+---
+
+::: precli.rules.go.stdlib.syscall_setuid_root
diff --git a/precli/rules/go/stdlib/syscall_setuid_root.py b/precli/rules/go/stdlib/syscall_setuid_root.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..91865cb7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/precli/rules/go/stdlib/syscall_setuid_root.py
@@ -0,0 +1,124 @@
+# Copyright 2024 Secure Sauce LLC
+r"""
+# Execution with Unnecessary Privileges using `syscall` Package
+
+The Golang function Setuid() is used to set the user ID of the current
+process. Passing a user ID of 0 to Setuid() changes the process’s user to the
+root user (superuser). This can lead to privilege escalation, allowing the
+current process to execute with root-level permissions, which could be
+exploited by malicious actors to gain control over the system.
+
+Processes running with elevated privileges (such as root) can pose significant
+security risks if misused. For instance, a vulnerability in such a process
+could be leveraged by attackers to compromise the entire system. Therefore,
+it is essential to avoid changing the process’s user ID to 0 unless absolutely
+necessary and to ensure such usage is thoroughly reviewed and justified.
+
+## Examples
+
+```go linenums="1" hl_lines="9" title="syscall_setuid_0.go"
+package main
+
+import (
+    "fmt"
+    "log"
+    "os"
+    "syscall"
+)
+
+func main() {
+    if err := syscall.Setuid(0); err != nil {
+        log.Fatalf("Failed to set UID: %v", err)
+    }
+
+    fmt.Printf("Running as UID: %d\n", os.Getuid())
+}
+```
+
+??? example "Example Output"
+    ```
+    > precli tests/unit/rules/go/stdlib/os/examples/syscall_setuid_0.go
+    ⛔️ Error on line 16 in tests/unit/rules/go/stdlib/os/examples/syscall_setuid_0.go
+    GO004: Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
+    The function 'os.setuid(0)' escalates the process to run with root (superuser) privileges.
+    ```
+
+## Remediation
+
+ - Avoid using setuid(0) unless absolutely necessary: Review whether running
+   as the root user is required for the task at hand. It is safer to operate
+   with the least privileges necessary.
+ - Drop privileges as soon as possible: If elevated privileges are required
+   temporarily, ensure that the process drops those privileges immediately
+   after performing the necessary tasks.
+ - Validate input to avoid malicious manipulation: If input parameters control
+   the user ID passed to setuid(), ensure they are securely validated and not
+   influenced by untrusted sources.
+ - Use alternatives to running as root: If feasible, design your application
+   to avoid needing root privileges entirely. Consider utilizing a dedicated
+   service or capability that performs the task in a secure, controlled manner.
+
+```go linenums="1" hl_lines="9" title="syscall_setuid_0.go"
+package main
+
+import (
+    "fmt"
+    "log"
+    "os"
+    "syscall"
+)
+
+func main() {
+    if err := syscall.Setuid(500); err != nil {
+        log.Fatalf("Failed to set UID: %v", err)
+    }
+
+    fmt.Printf("Running as UID: %d\n", os.Getuid())
+}
+```
+
+## See also
+
+!!! info
+    - [syscall package - syscall - Go Packages](https://pkg.go.dev/syscall#Setuid)
+    - [Principle of Least Privilege](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principle_of_least_privilege)
+    - [CWE-250: Execution with Unnecessary Privileges](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/250.html)
+
+_New in version 0.6.6_
+
+"""  # noqa: E501
+from precli.core.call import Call
+from precli.core.config import Config
+from precli.core.level import Level
+from precli.core.location import Location
+from precli.core.result import Result
+from precli.rules import Rule
+
+
+class SyscallSetuidRoot(Rule):
+    def __init__(self, id: str):
+        super().__init__(
+            id=id,
+            name="unnecessary_privileges",
+            description=__doc__,
+            cwe_id=250,
+            message="The function '{0}(0)' escalates the process to run with "
+            "root (superuser) privileges.",
+            config=Config(level=Level.ERROR),
+        )
+
+    def analyze_call_expression(
+        self, context: dict, call: Call
+    ) -> Result | None:
+        if call.name_qualified != "syscall.Setuid":
+            return
+
+        argument = call.get_argument(position=0, name="uid")
+        uid = argument.value
+
+        if isinstance(uid, int) and uid == 0:
+            return Result(
+                rule_id=self.id,
+                location=Location(node=argument.node),
+                message=self.message.format(call.name_qualified),
+            )
diff --git a/precli/rules/python/stdlib/os_setuid_root.py b/precli/rules/python/stdlib/os_setuid_root.py
index 110875ba..cad6cc93 100644
--- a/precli/rules/python/stdlib/os_setuid_root.py
+++ b/precli/rules/python/stdlib/os_setuid_root.py
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
 ??? example "Example Output"
     ```
     > precli tests/unit/rules/python/stdlib/os/examples/os_setuid_0.py
-    ⚠️  Warning on line 9 in tests/unit/rules/python/stdlib/os/examples/os_setuid_0.py
+    ⛔️ Error on line 9 in tests/unit/rules/python/stdlib/os/examples/os_setuid_0.py
     PY038: Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
     The function 'os.setuid(0)' escalates the process to run with root (superuser) privileges.
     ```
diff --git a/setup.cfg b/setup.cfg
index 66d9d36e..2300996a 100644
--- a/setup.cfg
+++ b/setup.cfg
@@ -61,6 +61,9 @@ precli.rules.go =
     # precli/rules/go/stdlib/crypto_weak_key.py
     GO003 = precli.rules.go.stdlib.crypto_weak_key:WeakKey
 
+    # precli/rules/go/stdlib/syscall_setuid_root.py
+    GO004 = precli.rules.go.stdlib.syscall_setuid_root:SyscallSetuidRoot
+
 precli.rules.java =
     # precli/rules/java/stdlib/javax_crypto_weak_cipher.py
     JAV001 = precli.rules.java.stdlib.javax_crypto_weak_cipher:WeakCipher
diff --git a/tests/unit/rules/go/stdlib/syscall/__init__.py b/tests/unit/rules/go/stdlib/syscall/__init__.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..e69de29b
diff --git a/tests/unit/rules/go/stdlib/syscall/examples/syscall_setuid_0.go b/tests/unit/rules/go/stdlib/syscall/examples/syscall_setuid_0.go
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..98bd4533
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/unit/rules/go/stdlib/syscall/examples/syscall_setuid_0.go
@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+// level: ERROR
+// start_line: 16
+// end_line: 16
+// start_column: 29
+// end_column: 30
+package main
+
+import (
+    "fmt"
+    "log"
+    "os"
+    "syscall"
+)
+
+func main() {
+    if err := syscall.Setuid(0); err != nil {
+        log.Fatalf("Failed to set UID: %v", err)
+    }
+
+    fmt.Printf("Running as UID: %d\n", os.Getuid())
+}
diff --git a/tests/unit/rules/go/stdlib/syscall/examples/syscall_setuid_500.go b/tests/unit/rules/go/stdlib/syscall/examples/syscall_setuid_500.go
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..4b60f217
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/unit/rules/go/stdlib/syscall/examples/syscall_setuid_500.go
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+// level: NONE
+package main
+
+import (
+    "fmt"
+    "log"
+    "os"
+    "syscall"
+)
+
+func main() {
+    if err := syscall.Setuid(500); err != nil {
+        log.Fatalf("Failed to set UID: %v", err)
+    }
+
+    fmt.Printf("Running as UID: %d\n", os.Getuid())
+}
diff --git a/tests/unit/rules/go/stdlib/syscall/test_syscall_setuid_root.py b/tests/unit/rules/go/stdlib/syscall/test_syscall_setuid_root.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..fab0c2c4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/unit/rules/go/stdlib/syscall/test_syscall_setuid_root.py
@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+# Copyright 2024 Secure Sauce LLC
+import os
+
+import pytest
+
+from precli.core.level import Level
+from precli.parsers import go
+from precli.rules import Rule
+from tests.unit.rules import test_case
+
+
+class TestSyscallSetuidRoot(test_case.TestCase):
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_class(cls):
+        cls.rule_id = "GO004"
+        cls.parser = go.Go()
+        cls.base_path = os.path.join(
+            "tests",
+            "unit",
+            "rules",
+            "go",
+            "stdlib",
+            "syscall",
+            "examples",
+        )
+
+    def test_rule_meta(self):
+        rule = Rule.get_by_id(self.rule_id)
+        assert rule.id == self.rule_id
+        assert rule.name == "unnecessary_privileges"
+        assert (
+            rule.help_url
+            == f"https://docs.securesauce.dev/rules/{self.rule_id}"
+        )
+        assert rule.default_config.enabled is True
+        assert rule.default_config.level == Level.ERROR
+        assert rule.default_config.rank == -1.0
+        assert rule.cwe.id == 250
+
+    @pytest.mark.parametrize(
+        "filename",
+        [
+            "syscall_setuid_0.go",
+            "syscall_setuid_500.go",
+        ],
+    )
+    def test(self, filename):
+        self.check(filename)