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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2022-48579

UnRAR before 6.2.3 allows extraction of files outside of the destination folder via symlink chains.

Vulnerability Description

UnRAR before 6.2.3 allows extraction of files outside of the destination folder via symlink chains.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
RarlabUnrar< 6.2.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-48579?

CVE-2022-48579 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). UnRAR before 6.2.3 allows extraction of files outside of the destination folder via symlink chains.

How severe is CVE-2022-48579?

CVE-2022-48579 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-48579?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rarlab Unrar.