Security readout for executives and security teams
cpio versions 2.6 and earlier can be tricked by a crafted archive containing “..” paths into writing files outside the intended extraction directory. Business risk is highest where legacy Unix/Linux systems automatically unpack untrusted archives, backups, packages, or email attachments. Likely exposure is limited to older systems or embedded/legacy environments still running vulnerable cpio packages. Internet exposure depends on whether a service or workflow accepts and extracts cpio archives from remote or untrusted sources. Treat as a legacy hygiene issue unless cpio archive extraction is exposed to untrusted input. Prioritize remediation for servers, mail gateways, backup systems, build pipelines, or file-processing services that automatically unpack archives. Mitigation focus: Identify systems with cpio 2.6 or earlier.; Apply relevant OS or vendor security updates for cpio.; Avoid extracting untrusted cpio archives on vulnerable systems..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- cpio-directory-traversal(20204)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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