CVE-2026-45242: @steipete/summarize Path Traversal Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8jr4-6r33-phwm
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CVSS 7.1
CWE-862
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-45242 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.1) path traversal vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting @steipete/summarize libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves summarize contains a path traversal vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.15.0.

CVE-2026-45242 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-45242
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8jr4-6r33-phwm
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.1
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product @steipete/summarize
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2026-45242

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected @steipete/summarize dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

@steipete/summarize fixed: 0.15.0 
npm install @steipete/summarize@0.15.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls @steipete/summarize

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2026-45242, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @steipete/summarize

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @steipete/summarize in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.15.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @steipete/summarize command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In @steipete/summarize, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Summarize prior to 0.15.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the /v1/summarize daemon endpoint that allows authenticated callers to write files to arbitrary directories by supplying an absolute path or directory traversal sequence in the slidesDir request parameter. Attackers can exploit this to write slide_*.png and slides.json files to any writable directory and subsequently delete matching files at the specified location through repeat extraction.

CVE-2026-45242 Affected @steipete/summarize Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.15.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@steipete/summarize
npm/@steipete/summarize
npm
< 0.15.0
0.15.0

References

NVD — CVE-2026-45242 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-45242
@steipete/summarize Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/steipete/summarize/pull/220
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/steipete/summarize/commit/ec8efd63295656fbfe8743620179c489bc5a242f
@steipete/summarize Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/steipete/summarize
@steipete/summarize Release RELEASE
https://github.com/steipete/summarize/releases/tag/v0.15.1
@steipete/summarize Release RELEASE
https://github.com/steipete/summarize/releases/tag/v0.15.2
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/summariz... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/summarize-path-traversal-via-slidesdir-parameter

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-45242?
CVE-2026-45242 is a security vulnerability in @steipete/summarize involving Summarize contains a path traversal vulnerability under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which @steipete/summarize versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.15.0 across affected packages: @steipete/summarize.
What version fixes CVE-2026-45242?
Upgrading to 0.15.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @steipete/summarize affected?
Yes, @steipete/summarize is affected in releases prior to 0.15.0. Upgrade your dependency to 0.15.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-45242?
CVE-2026-45242 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-45242?
CVE-2026-45242 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-45242?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @steipete/summarize'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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