CVE-2025-6218
RARLAB WinRAR Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on…
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- CVSS score
- 7.8 High
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2025-12-09, remediation due 2025-12-30)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-22
- Published
- 2025-06-21
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
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.
Affected products
- rarlab winrar
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2025-12-30.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
References
- https://www.win-rar.com/singlenewsview.html?&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=276&cHash=388885bd3908a40726f535c026f94eb6
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-409/
- https://foresiet.com/blog/apt-c-08-winrar-directory-traversal-exploit/
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-6218
- https://www.secpod.com/blog/archive-terror-dissecting-the-winrar-cve-2025-6218-exploit-apt-c-08s-stealth-move/
FAQ
Is CVE-2025-6218 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2025-6218 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2025-12-09, with a federal remediation deadline of 2025-12-30. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-6218?
CVE-2025-6218 has a CVSS base score of 7.8 (High). Its vector string is CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Related vulnerabilities
- CVE-2025-8088 — RARLAB WinRAR
- CVE-2023-38831 — RARLAB WinRAR
- CVE-2018-20250 — RARLAB WinRAR
- CVE-2022-30333 — RARLAB UnRAR
- CVE-2026-66384 — JFrog Artifactory
- CVE-2026-59310 — Broadcom VMware vCenter
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