CVE-2015-8860

7.5 HIGH
Published: January 23, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

The tar package before 2.0.0 for Node.js allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack in an archive.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/11
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/57
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mitigation Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/11
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/57
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mitigation Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
4.9%
91th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

Affected Vendors

nodejs

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