CVE-2025-69874: Path Traversal

Published Feb 11, 2026
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Updated

nanotar through 0.2.0 has a path traversal vulnerability in parseTar() and parseTarGzip() that allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files outside the intended extraction directory via a crafted tar archive containing path traversal sequence.

Affected Software

3 affected components
npm/nanotar<=0.2.0
npm/nanotar<=0.2.0
unjs Nanotar Node.js<=0.2.0

Event History

Feb 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
Affected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:31 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·06:31 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-69874?

The severity of CVE-2025-69874 is considered to be high due to its potential for remote exploitation and arbitrary file writing.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-69874?

To fix CVE-2025-69874, upgrade to version 0.2.1 or later of the nanotar package.

3

What does CVE-2025-69874 affect?

CVE-2025-69874 affects the nanotar package version 0.2.0 and earlier, which allows for path traversal vulnerabilities.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2025-69874?

CVE-2025-69874 is a path traversal vulnerability that allows exploitation via crafted tar archives.

5

Can CVE-2025-69874 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-69874 can be exploited remotely, enabling attackers to write files outside the intended directory.

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