CVE-2024-47877: Extract is aA Go library to extract archives in zip, tar.gz or tar.bz2 formats

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-47877?

extract: upgrade to 4.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-47877 being exploited?

CVE-2024-47877 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-47877 affect?

CVE-2024-47877 affects extract. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Extract is aA Go library to extract archives in zip, tar.gz or tar.bz2 formats. A maliciously crafted archive may allow an attacker to create a symlink outside the extraction target directory. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.0.0. If you're

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-47877?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-47877 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting extract. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Extract is aA Go library to extract archives in zip, tar.gz or tar.bz2 formats. A maliciously crafted archive may allow an attacker to create a symlink outside the extraction target directory. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.0.0. If you're using the Extractor.FS interface, then upgrading to /v4 will require to implement the new methods that have been added.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22, CWE-61
Published	2024-10-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: codeclysm

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-11 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

codeclysm extract UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.0.0

Fixed in: 4.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy extract || rpm -q extract || extract --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade extract

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade extract

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-47877?

extract: upgrade to 4.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-47877 being exploited?

CVE-2024-47877 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-47877 affect?

CVE-2024-47877 affects extract. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Extract is aA Go library to extract archives in zip, tar.gz or tar.bz2 formats. A maliciously crafted archive may allow an attacker to create a symlink outside the extraction target directory. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.0.0. If you're

How urgent is CVE-2024-47877?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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