Vulnerability Description
An Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ("Link Following") and Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ("Path Traversal"). This vulnerability occurs when extracting a maliciously crafted tar file, which can result in unauthorized file writes or overwrites outside the intended extraction directory. The issue is associated with index.js in the tar-fs package. This issue affects tar-fs: from 0.0.0 before 1.16.4, from 2.0.0 before 2.1.2, from 3.0.0 before 3.0.8.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/mafintosh/tar-fs/commit/a1dd7e7c7f4b4a8bd2ab60f513baca573b44e
- https://www.seal.security/blog/a-link-to-the-past-uncovering-a-new-vulnerability
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/06/msg00012.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-12905?
CVE-2024-12905 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ("Link Following") and Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ("Path Traversal"). This vulnerability occurs when extracting a malici...
How severe is CVE-2024-12905?
CVE-2024-12905 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-12905?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.