CVE-2026-101894 Node.js decompress - Path Traversal & Remote Code Execution

Node.js decompress package < 10.2.2 and < 11.1.4 contains a path traversal caused by chained symlink entries in archives, letting attackers read/write files outside output directory and potentially execute remote code, exploit requires crafted archive.

CVSS base score 9.1 /10
Critical
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
Proof of concept available
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.81% chance of exploitation in 30 days
View the NVD record ↗

Details

Type
Path Traversal
Impact
File System Read, File System Write, Remote Code Execution
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Published
28 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-22

Vendor fix

Update to versions 10.2.2, 11.1.4 or later.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

← All CVEs