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CVE-2026-59871: node-tar: Process crash via PAX numeric path type confusion

mediumCVSS 5.3CVE-2026-59871

CSIRTS triage

vendor: node-tarproduct: node-tarOther
What
A process crash can occur via PAX numeric path type confusion.
Who is affected
Users of node-tar are affected.
Urgency
Remediation is medium urgency due to the potential for crashes.
Action
Update to the patched version of node-tar.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
medium — CVSS 5.3
Published
2026-07-14
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-59871

Exploitation outlook

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Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-59871coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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