A vulnerability was found in zstd v1.4.10, where an attacker can supply an empty string as an argument to the command line tool to cause buffer overrun.
CyberXYZ does not call a package safe in absolute terms. It records 1 known vulnerability for zstd (pypi), the worst rated HIGH, and no malicious-package signal. Whether it is acceptable depends on the version you run.
Does zstd have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. CyberXYZ records 1 known vulnerability for zstd (pypi), the worst rated HIGH. They are GHSA-5c9c-6x87-f9vm.
Which version of zstd should I use?
1.5.4.0 or later clears every advisory recorded for zstd (pypi). Check the release you pick before installing it.
How do I check zstd before installing?
Search zstd in CyberXYZ Check at https://cyberxyz.io/check?q=zstd. The xyz Scanner checks a project's dependencies, and CyberXYZ Proxy checks each package as it is installed.
Checked 2026-11-14 at 15:21 UTC. The most recent advisory here was published 2023-03-31. Updated continuously from NVD, GHSA, OSV and CNA feeds.