CVE-2025-6218—RARLAB WinRAR Path Traversal Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

RARLAB WinRAR Path Traversal Vulnerability

Description

RARLAB WinRAR contains a path traversal vulnerability allowing an attacker to execute code in the context of the current user.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

• https://www.win-rar.com/singlenewsview.html?&L=0&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=276&cHash=b5165454d983fc9717bc8748901a64f9
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-6218

Related News Articles

• Google Warns of Active Exploitation of WinRAR Vulnerability CVE-2025-8088January 28, 2026

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-22