CVE-2025-8088—RARLAB WinRAR Path Traversal Vulnerability

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?

Ransomware Status:

KNOWN

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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Related Weaknesses

• CWE-35