CVE-2025-54798
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.31%
Last modified
CVE-2025-54798 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. tmp is a temporary file and directory creator for node.js. In versions 0.2.3 and below, tmp is vulnerable to an arbitrary temporary file / directory write via symbolic link dir parameter. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
tmp is a temporary file and directory creator for node.js. In versions 0.2.3 and below, tmp is vulnerable to an arbitrary temporary file / directory write via symbolic link dir parameter. This is fixed in version 0.2.4.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Raszi | Tmp | < 0.2.4 |
References
- https://github.com/raszi/node-tmp/issues/207Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/raszi/node-tmp/security/advisories/GHSA-52f5-9888-hmc6Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/raszi/node-tmp/security/advisories/GHSA-52f5-9888-hmc6Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-54798?
tmp is a temporary file and directory creator for node.js. In versions 0.2.3 and below, tmp is vulnerable to an arbitrary temporary file / directory write via symbolic link dir parameter. This is fixed in version 0.2.4.
How severe is CVE-2025-54798?
CVE-2025-54798 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-54798?
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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