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CVE-2026-19693

HIGH · CVSS 8.1 EPSS 0.28% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-17 · Last synced 2026-09-16

CyberRota Analysis

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The extract-zip library, up to version 2.0.1, is vulnerable to arbitrary file write due to inadequate containment checks, allowing attackers to exploit symlinks to write files outside the intended directory. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it can lead to unauthorized file manipulation on the host system. Developers and organizations using this library should prioritize immediate updates to mitigate potential exploitation.

Public Exploit Signal

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CVE
CVE-2026-19693
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.1
EPSS
0.28%

Original NVD Description

extract-zip through 2.0.1 containment-checks only the parent directory of each archive entry and never the entry's own final path component, so an archive containing two entries with identical names - a symlink whose target is outside the destination, followed by a regular file - writes through the planted symlink and yields an arbitrary file write outside the destination directory.