Vulnerability Description
adm-zip versions 0.5.14 through 0.6.0 fail to apply zlib decompression output limits when ZIP entries declare zero uncompressed size. Attackers can craft malicious ZIP archives with highly compressible entries declaring zero size to exhaust memory and cause denial of service.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/cthackers/adm-zip
- https://github.com/cthackers/adm-zip/blob/v0.6.0/methods/inflater.js
- https://github.com/cthackers/adm-zip/commit/491600683dacb6cb9fe0718a0eeb9cb5eb49
- https://github.com/cthackers/adm-zip/commit/8bc411184de1b5ca28138c53074fb6111999
- https://github.com/cthackers/adm-zip/security/advisories/GHSA-rcw4-f5rp-g42v
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/adm-zip-0.5.14-through-0.6.0-denial-of-serv
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-92000?
CVE-2026-92000 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). adm-zip versions 0.5.14 through 0.6.0 fail to apply zlib decompression output limits when ZIP entries declare zero uncompressed size. Attackers can craft malicious ZIP archives with highly compressibl...
How severe is CVE-2026-92000?
CVE-2026-92000 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-2026-92000?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.