Vulnerability Database · npm · tar · Version
tar 7.5.17
7.5.17 is affected by 4 vulnerabilities.
The vulnerabilities that cover this exact version are listed below with the fixed version to move to. The upgrade Vulert recommends: 7.5.22.
Critical 1 High 1 Medium 2 Low 0 Unrated 0
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Released 25 Jun 2026
Licence BlueOak-1.0.0
Also known from other sources 4
Newer releases 153
Database updated 22/Oct/2026
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01 Vulnerabilities affecting this version
tar 7.5.17 vulnerabilities
4 vulnerabilities cover tar 7.5.17. Open the full list in the database.
| Vulnerability | Severity | Fixed version | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-59873: node-tar Denial of Service via Unlimited Input | 7.5 critical | 7.5.19 | 20 Jul 2026 |
| CVE-2026-59874: node-tar Infinite Loop Vulnerability Due to Negative Tar Entry Size | 7.5 high | 7.5.18 | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Uncontrolled Recursion Vulnerability in node-tar: Denial of Service Risk | 5.3 medium | 7.5.21 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| CVE-2026-59871: node-tar Process Crash via PAX Numeric Path Type Confusion | 5.3 medium | 7.5.18 | 20 Jul 2026 |
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About tar 7.5.17
Is tar 7.5.17 vulnerable?
Yes. 4 vulnerabilities in the Vulert database cover tar 7.5.17: 1 critical, 1 high, 2 medium and 0 low. The upgrade Vulert recommends is 7.5.22, and each entry above names the fixed version to move to.
Which version of tar should I use instead of 7.5.17?
7.5.22 is the version Vulert recommends for this release line. The version table on the package page lists every release with the vulnerabilities recorded against it.
Is 7.5.17 the latest release of tar?
No. 7.5.17 was published 25 Jun 2026, and newer releases exist. Newer is not automatically safer — the version table on the package page shows what each release carries.
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