CVE-2026-42496 | BINGOS Archive::Tar up to 3.07 on Perl File Extraction _make_special_file link following

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in BINGOS Archive::Tar up to 3.07 on Perl. Affected by this vulnerability is the function _make_special_file of the component File Extraction Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to link following.

This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-42496. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Upgrading the affected component is advised.