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adm-zip could let attackers execute code

published 23 days ago
Summary

The JavaScript library called adm-zip, used in several projects, had a flaw that could let a malicious actor run unwanted code on a system that processes zip files. The issue has been corrected in newer versions of the library, so updating to the latest release will protect your applications.

What to do
  • Update cthackers adm-zip to version 0.6.0-aikido.3.
  • Update rootio @rootio/adm-zip to version 0.6.0-root.io.3.
  • Update adm-zip to version 0.5.10-aikido.5.
  • Update rootio @rootio/adm-zip to version 0.5.10-root.io.5.
  • Update adm-zip to version 0.5.9-aikido.2.
  • Update rootio @rootio/adm-zip to version 0.5.9-root.io.2.
  • Update adm-zip to version 0.5.18-aikido.3.
  • Update rootio @rootio/adm-zip to version 0.5.18-root.io.3.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
Root:npm cthackers adm-zip < 0.6.0-aikido.3
Fix: upgrade to 0.6.0-aikido.3
Root:npm rootio @rootio/adm-zip < 0.6.0-root.io.3
< 0.5.10-root.io.5
< 0.5.9-root.io.2
< 0.5.18-root.io.3
Fix: upgrade to 0.6.0-root.io.3
Root:npm – adm-zip < 0.5.10-aikido.5
< 0.5.9-aikido.2
< 0.5.18-aikido.3
Fix: upgrade to 0.5.10-aikido.5
Original advisory text
GHSA-rcw4-f5rp-g42v in adm-zip - Patched by Root
Root has patched GHSA-rcw4-f5rp-g42v in the adm-zip package for Root:npm. Multiple fixed versions available.
Timeline
Published12 Oct 2026
Updated12 Oct 2026
First seen5 Oct 2026
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