CVE-2015-8860
CVE-2015-8860 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nodejs Node.js with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-59
- Affected product: Nodejs Node.js
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The tar package before 2.0.0 for Node.js allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack in an archive.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-8860?
- The tar package before 2.0.0 for Node.js allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack in an archive.
- How severe is CVE-2015-8860?
- CVE-2015-8860 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2015-8860 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-8860?
- CVE-2015-8860 affects Nodejs Node.js. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-8860?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2015-8860 published?
- CVE-2015-8860 was published on 2017-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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