CVE-2024-47877

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.53%

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CVE-2024-47877 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Extract is aA Go library to extract archives in zip, tar.gz or tar.bz2 formats. A maliciously crafted archive may allow an attacker to create a symlink outside the extraction target directory. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Extract is aA Go library to extract archives in zip, tar.gz or tar.bz2 formats. A maliciously crafted archive may allow an attacker to create a symlink outside the extraction target directory. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.0.0. If you're using the Extractor.FS interface, then upgrading to /v4 will require to implement the new methods that have been added.

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Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CodeclysmExtract< 4.0.0

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Timeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-47877?
Extract is aA Go library to extract archives in zip, tar.gz or tar.bz2 formats. A maliciously crafted archive may allow an attacker to create a symlink outside the extraction target directory. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.0.0. If you're using the Extractor.FS interface, then upgrading to /v4 will require to implement the new methods that have been added.
How severe is CVE-2024-47877?
CVE-2024-47877 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-47877?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST