CVE-2026-45390 Details
Description
In OCaml-tar before 3.4.0, a crafted archive with ../ path segments in its name allows escaping the current working directory. This is not desired behavior, and tar(1) rejects such extractions, but ocaml-tar decompresses it anyway. The impact is that it allows arbitrary file writes outside of the desired extraction directory (to an attacker that can reach a tar decompression endpoint).
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in OCaml-Tar versions prior to 3.4.0. The issue arises when a crafted archive contains '../' segments in its name, allowing it to escape the current working directory. Unlike the standard Tar utility, which rejects such extractions, OCaml-Tar decompresses the archive, leading to arbitrary file writes outside the intended extraction directory. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker who has access to a Tar decompression endpoint.
Users can upgrade to OCaml-Tar version 3.5.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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Assessed Jun 15, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 16, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://osv.dev/vulnerability/OSEC-2026-08 | CISA-ADP | AdvisoryRemedy |
| https://osv.dev/vulnerability/OSEC-2026-08 | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| OCaml-tar | < 3.5.0 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 15, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |