Vulnerability Description
RARLAB WinRAR Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of RARLAB WinRAR. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of file paths within archive files. A crafted file path can cause the process to traverse to unintended directories. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-27198.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rarlab | Winrar | < 7.12 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.win-rar.com/singlenewsview.html?&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=276&cHash=38Release Notes
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-409/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://foresiet.com/blog/apt-c-08-winrar-directory-traversal-exploit/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-US Government Resource
- https://www.secpod.com/blog/archive-terror-dissecting-the-winrar-cve-2025-6218-eExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-6218?
CVE-2025-6218 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). RARLAB WinRAR Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of RARLAB WinRAR. User interaction...
How severe is CVE-2025-6218?
CVE-2025-6218 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-6218?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rarlab Winrar, Microsoft Windows.