Vulnerability in Cthackers Adm-Zip
CVE-2026-114105
Adm-zip before 0.6.1 contains an incorrect permission assignment vulnerability that allows attackers to set setuid, setgid, or sticky bits on extracted files when keepOriginalPermission is enabled. Attackers can craft zip external file attributes that pass unmasked into chmod, letting attacker-controlled executables gain elevated privileges when extracted as root and later run.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.2 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/cthackers/adm-zip/security/advisories/GHSA-qjf8-53jv-w9w6 (vendor-advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/adm-zip-before-0.6.1-privilege-escalation-via-keep… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-114105?
- CVE-2026-114105 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cthackers Adm-Zip, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 6.2/10. Published 2026-10-21.
- How severe is CVE-2026-114105?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.2 out of 10.