zip: Critical Parser Differential & Security Control Bypass via Dual-Header Inconsistencies (Zip Cloaking) Leading to...
Critical vendor advisory
CVE-2026-115905
Summary
zip: Critical Parser Differential & Security Control Bypass via Dual-Header Inconsistencies (Zip Cloaking) Leading to Arbitrary File Overwrite & RCE
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for zip. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 25% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether zip is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 10.0. EPSS probability: 0.3%; percentile: 25%.
Sources
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