[Snyk] Security upgrade tar from 7.5.2 to 7.5.7

[iamdrewfortini]

Snyk has created this PR to fix 2 vulnerabilities in the npm dependencies of this project.

Snyk changed the following file(s):

• package.json

Vulnerabilities that will be fixed with an upgrade:

	Issue	Score
	Directory Traversal SNYK-JS-TAR-15032660	198
	Directory Traversal SNYK-JS-TAR-15127355	172

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Summary of Changes

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This pull request, automatically generated by Snyk, updates the tar dependency to a newer version to patch critical security vulnerabilities. The primary goal is to enhance the project's security posture by resolving known issues in a third-party package, specifically two Directory Traversal vulnerabilities.

Highlights

• Dependency Upgrade: The tar package has been upgraded from version 7.5.2 to 7.5.7.
• Security Fixes: This upgrade addresses two Directory Traversal vulnerabilities (SNYK-JS-TAR-15032660 and SNYK-JS-TAR-15127355) identified by Snyk, improving the project's security.

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[socket-security]

Review the following changes in direct dependencies. Learn more about Socket for GitHub.

Diff	Package	Supply Chain Security	Vulnerability	Quality	Maintenance	License
	npm/​tar@​7.5.2 ⏵ 7.5.7		+31	+1	+43

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[gemini-code-assist]

Code Review

This pull request updates the tar dependency from version 7.5.2 to 7.5.7 in package.json. This is a crucial security upgrade, addressing two identified Directory Traversal vulnerabilities as reported by Snyk. The change is straightforward and directly resolves the security concerns, enhancing the overall security posture of the project. It is a positive and necessary update.