Directory Traversal Vulnerability in mholt/archiver Golang Package

CVE-2018-1002207

What is CVE-2018-1002207?

The mholt/archiver Golang package is susceptible to a directory traversal vulnerability that can be exploited when handling archive extractions. This flaw allows attackers to navigate the directory structure using the '..' (dot dot) notation, potentially leading to unauthorized file writing on the file system. This vulnerability poses significant risks as it could enable unauthorized access to sensitive files or system configurations, reinforcing the need for developers to implement robust input validation and sanitization mechanisms.

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