Vulnerability Description
A flaw has been found in peerigon unzip-crx and unzip-crx-3 up to 0.2.0. This affects the function unzip of the file dist/index.js of the component Archive Extraction. Executing a manipulation of the argument destination can lead to path traversal. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been published and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
CVSS Score
LOW
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/peerigon/unzip-crx/
- https://github.com/peerigon/unzip-crx/issues/19
- https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-78638
- https://vuldb.com/submit/886400
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/394865
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/394865/cti
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-78638?
CVE-2026-78638 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). A flaw has been found in peerigon unzip-crx and unzip-crx-3 up to 0.2.0. This affects the function unzip of the file dist/index.js of the component Archive Extraction. Executing a manipulation of the ...
How severe is CVE-2026-78638?
CVE-2026-78638 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-78638?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.