CVE-2025-8088 - RARLAB WinRAR Path Traversal Vulnerability
Project:RARLAB
Product:WinRAR
Date Added:2025-08-12Due Date:2025-09-02
Vulnerability Name
RARLAB WinRAR Path Traversal Vulnerability
Description
RARLAB WinRAR contains a path traversal vulnerability affecting the Windows version of WinRAR. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code by crafting malicious archive files.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
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=283&cHash=a64b4a8f662d3639dec8d65f47bc93c5
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-8088
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