CVE-2025-8088 — Actively Exploited: WinRAR (RARLAB)
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.
| CVE ID | CVE-2025-8088 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | RARLAB |
| Product | WinRAR |
| Vulnerability name | RARLAB WinRAR Path Traversal Vulnerability |
| Date added | 2025-08-12 |
| Remediation due | 2025-09-02 |
| Known ransomware use | Unknown |
| Required 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. |
| 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. |
| Source | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities |
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