RARLAB · WinRAR
CVE-2025-6218
RARLAB WinRAR Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
What it is
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.
CISA: RARLAB WinRAR contains a path traversal vulnerability allowing an attacker to execute code in the context of the current user.
What to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Deadline for US federal agencies: December 30, 2025
More exploited flaws from RARLAB
| Added | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Attack chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2025 | Path Traversal | WinRAR | High 8.4 | 95% |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Code Execution | WinRAR | High 7.8 | 99.8% |
| Feb 15, 2022 | Absolute Path Traversal | WinRAR | High 7.8 | 96% |
| Aug 9, 2022 | Directory Traversal | UnRAR | Critical 9.8 | 99.2% |
Sources: Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (CISA, public domain), CVE records (cve.org) and EPSS (FIRST). The chance of attacks is the EPSS estimate that someone will try to exploit the flaw in the next 30 days.