max-mapper / max-mapper/extract-zip

Vulnerability Report: Arbitrary File Write via Symlinks in extract-zip

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Description

@max-mapper

I've removed the technical details from this issue for responsible disclosure.

This is a high-severity symlink validation vulnerability.

Could you please contact me to discuss this privately? I have:

  • Full technical analysis
  • Working proof-of-concept
  • Suggested patch

How would you prefer to receive the details?

  • GitHub discussions
  • Email
  • Other secure channel

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named in the public issue because the technical details were removed for responsible disclosure. Contact the reporter through an agreed secure channel to obtain the analysis, proof of concept, and suggested patch; completion criteria cannot be established from the public text alone.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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