CVE-2026-5704
MEDIUM
NVD
CVSS Score
5
Severity
MEDIUM
Published
Apr 06, 2026
Vendor
unknown
Description
A flaw was found in tar. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious archive, leading to hidden file injection with fully attacker-controlled content. This bypasses pre-extraction inspection mechanisms, potentially allowing an attacker to introduce malicious files onto a system without detection.