Decompress: Archive extraction can create files and links outside of the target directory
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-53486
Summary
Decompress: Archive extraction can create files and links outside of the target directory
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for @xhmikosr/decompress. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.
Operator check
Check whether @xhmikosr/decompress is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available.
Sources
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