Vulnerability Description
The decompress package before 4.2.1 for Node.js is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Write via ../ in an archive member, when a symlink is used, because of Directory Traversal.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Decompress Project | Decompress | < 4.2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/kevva/decompress/issues/71ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kevva/decompress/pull/73PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1217Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kevva/decompress/issues/71ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kevva/decompress/pull/73PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1217Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-12265?
CVE-2020-12265 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The decompress package before 4.2.1 for Node.js is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Write via ../ in an archive member, when a symlink is used, because of Directory Traversal.
How severe is CVE-2020-12265?
CVE-2020-12265 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-12265?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Decompress Project Decompress.