QID 981891

QID 981891: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for decompress (GHSA-qgfr-5hqp-vrw9)

Versions of `decompress` prior to 4.2.1 are vulnerable to Arbitrary File Write. The package fails to prevent extraction of files with relative paths, allowing attackers to write to any folder in the system by including filenames containing`../`.

## Recommendation

Upgrade to version 4.2.1 or later.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-qgfr-5hqp-vrw9 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-qgfr-5hqp-vrw9 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-qgfr-5hqp-vrw9

CVEs related to QID 981891

CVE-2020-12265 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-qgfr-5hqp-vrw9	decompress		github.com/advisories/GHSA-qgfr-5hqp-vrw9

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