nanotar through 0.2.0 has a path traversal vulnerability in parseTar() and parseTarGzip() that allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files outside the…
CyberXYZ does not call a package safe in absolute terms. It records 1 known vulnerability for nanotar (npm), the worst rated MODERATE, and no malicious-package signal. Whether it is acceptable depends on the version you run.
Does nanotar have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. CyberXYZ records 1 known vulnerability for nanotar (npm), the worst rated MODERATE. They are GHSA-92fh-27vv-894w.
How do I check nanotar before installing?
Search nanotar in CyberXYZ Check at https://cyberxyz.io/check?q=nanotar. The xyz Scanner checks a project's dependencies, and CyberXYZ Proxy checks each package as it is installed.
Checked 2026-11-14 at 10:04 UTC. The most recent advisory here was published 2026-02-11. Updated continuously from NVD, GHSA, OSV and CNA feeds.