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CVE-2026-42496

9.1 · CRITICAL

Archive::Tar versions before 3.08 for Perl extract symlinks with attacker controlled targets outside the extraction directory.

Published May 26, 2026CWE-59EPSS 0.43%

Overview

CVE-2026-42496 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 26, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Archive::Tar versions before 3.08 for Perl extract symlinks with attacker controlled targets outside the extraction directory.

_make_special_file() passes the tar header's linkname to symlink() without validating it against absolute paths or .. segments. The secure-extract mode check that guards regular file extraction does not cover the symlink target.

A subsequent open through the extracted name reads or writes the attacker chosen path.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/jib/archive-tar-new/commit/17c873492a05eddc0de18c1485e0b2cccd5a9158.patchRefmetacpan.org/release/BINGOS/Archive-Tar-3.08/changesRefwww.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-42497Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:30851Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:30852Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:30856Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:30857Refaccess.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-42496Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2481314Refsecurity.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-42496.json

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-42496?

CVE-2026-42496 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 26, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-42496?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-42496?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-42496?

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