CVE-2025-6218
RARLAB WinRAR Path Traversal Vulnerability
7.8
CVSS
85.1%
EPSS (exploit prob.)
99.7%
EPSS percentile
Yes
Actively exploited
No
Ransomware use
2025-12-09
Added
Summary
RARLAB WinRAR contains a path traversal vulnerability allowing an attacker to execute code in the context of the current user.
Affected software
Vendor: RARLAB · Product: WinRAR
Weakness types (CWE):
CWE-22
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
Related vulnerabilities in RARLAB
| CVE | Name | EPSS | Exploited |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2022-30333 | RARLAB UnRAR Directory Traversal Vulnerability | 99.1% | Yes |
| CVE-2023-38831 | RARLAB WinRAR Code Execution Vulnerability | 97.8% | Yes |
| CVE-2018-20250 | WinRAR Absolute Path Traversal Vulnerability | 96.3% | Yes |
| CVE-2025-8088 | RARLAB WinRAR Path Traversal Vulnerability | 94.6% | Yes |
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