CVE-2025-6218

KEV
Published: Giu 21, 2025 Last Modified: Dic 10, 2025
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 7,8
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high

Description

AI Translation Available

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.

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Trend Analysis

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Prevede la probabilità di sfruttamento basata su intelligence sulle minacce e sulle caratteristiche della vulnerabilità.

EPSS Score
0,0832
Percentile
0,9th
Updated

EPSS Score Trend (Last 90 Days)

22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Stable
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Integrity Confidentiality Availability
Potential Impacts:
Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Modify Files Or Directories Read Files Or Directories Dos: Crash, Exit, Or Restart
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: AI/ML
View CWE Details
Application

Winrar by Rarlab

Version Range Affected
To 7.12 (exclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:rarlab:winrar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
https://foresiet.com/blog/apt-c-08-winrar-directory-traversal-exploit/
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025…
https://www.secpod.com/blog/archive-terror-dissecting-the-winrar-cve-2025-6218-…
https://www.win-rar.com/singlenewsview.html?&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=276&cHash=3…
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-409/