#VU118198 Link following in node-tmp - CVE-2025-54798
Published: November 7, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU118198
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-54798
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
node-tmp
node-tmp
Software vendor:
raszi
raszi
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to modify data on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to an insecure link following issue. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with privileges of the application.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.