node-tar Known Vulnerabilities & Fixes
node-tar has 1 known security vulnerability in npm (Node.js). Upgrade to version 6.2.1 or later to resolve all known issues. Data sourced from OSV, enriched with EPSS exploit probability and CISA KEV.
Low Immediate Risk
No actively exploited vulnerabilities detected. Monitor and update in your next maintenance window.
Recommended safe version: 6.2.1
Upgrading to 6.2.1 or later resolves all 1 known vulnerability in node-tar. Run: npm install node-tar@6.2.1
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Security Summary
- 1 affected version range has been identified across this advisory.
- 100% of known issue has a published fixed version.
- Highest exploit-probability (EPSS) score for node-tar: 0.4%.
- Remediation: npm update node-tar
Vulnerabilities
1 unique vulnerability — sorted by exploitation risk (KEV → EPSS → CVSS). Click a CVE/GHSA ID for full details.
| CVE / GHSA | Severity | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2024-28863 Denial of service while parsing a tar file due to lack of folders count validation | MEDIUM | All versions | 6.2.1 |
About This Data
Vulnerability data for node-tar is sourced from the Open Source Vulnerability (OSV) database, aggregating reports from GitHub Advisory Database, NIST NVD, and ecosystem-specific sources.
CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) scores reflect exploitability and impact. EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores indicate the probability of exploitation within the next 30 days. Vulnerabilities marked with are listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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