zip: Arbitrary file write outside the extraction directory, because ZipArchive::extract validates symlink targets lex...
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-115908
Summary
zip: Arbitrary file write outside the extraction directory, because ZipArchive::extract validates symlink targets lexically.
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 38% 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. EPSS probability: 0.4%; percentile: 38%.
Sources
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