CVE-2025-54798
tmp does not restrict arbitrary temporary file / directory write via symbolic link `dir` parameter
Description
tmp is a temporary file and directory creator for node.js. In versions 0.2.3 and below, tmp is vulnerable to an arbitrary temporary file / directory write via symbolic link dir parameter. This is fixed in version 0.2.4.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 7, 2025, 1:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 9, 2025, 5:36 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the tmp package to version 0.2.4.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-54798 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-54798.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/raszi/node-tmp/commit/188b25e529496e37adaf1a1d9dccb40019a08b1b | Patch |
| https://github.com/raszi/node-tmp/issues/207 | Issue Tracking Patch |
| https://github.com/raszi/node-tmp/security/advisories/GHSA-52f5-9888-hmc6 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/raszi/node-tmp/security/advisories/GHSA-52f5-9888-hmc6 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 09, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:raszi:tmp:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 0.2.4 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/raszi/node-tmp/commit/188b25e529496e37adaf1a1d9dccb40019a08b1b Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/raszi/node-tmp/issues/207 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/raszi/node-tmp/security/advisories/GHSA-52f5-9888-hmc6 Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/raszi/node-tmp/security/advisories/GHSA-52f5-9888-hmc6 Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 07, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/raszi/node-tmp/security/advisories/GHSA-52f5-9888-hmc6 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 07, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description tmp is a temporary file and directory creator for node.js. In versions 0.2.3 and below, tmp is vulnerable to an arbitrary temporary file / directory write via symbolic link dir parameter. This is fixed in version 0.2.4. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-59 Added Reference https://github.com/raszi/node-tmp/commit/188b25e529496e37adaf1a1d9dccb40019a08b1b Added Reference https://github.com/raszi/node-tmp/issues/207 Added Reference https://github.com/raszi/node-tmp/security/advisories/GHSA-52f5-9888-hmc6