CVE-2021-32804
8.2CVSSHIGH
Description
Arbitrary File Creation/Overwrite due to insufficient absolute path sanitization
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:CScopeChanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
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Exploitability
1 exploit source identified
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Workaround Available
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Collection
Discovery
References
https://github.com/npm/node-tar/security/advisories/GHSA-3jfq-g458-7qm9
github.com
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-32804
nvd.nist.gov
https://github.com/npm/node-tar/commit/1f036ca23f64a547bdd6c79c1a44bc62e8115da4
github.com
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Timeline
Published
Aug 3, 2021
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024
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