CVE-2025-8088
RARLAB WinRAR Path Traversal
- Published8 Aug 2025
- Added to CISA KEV12 Aug 2025
- Remediation due2 Sept 2025
Description
A path traversal vulnerability affecting the Windows version of WinRAR allows the attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting malicious archive files. This vulnerability was exploited in the wild and was discovered by Anton Cherepanov, Peter Košinár, and Peter Strýček from ESET.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
References
- https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/08/high-severity-winrar-0-day-exploited-for-weeks-by-2-groups/
- https://support.dtsearch.com/faq/dts0245.htm
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-8088
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-8088-detect-winrar-zero-day
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-8088-mitigate-winrar-zero-day-using-srp-and-ifeo
- https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/update-winrar-tools-now-romcom-and-others-exploiting-zero-day-vulnerability/#the-discovery-of-cve-2025-8088
- https://www.win-rar.com/singlenewsview.html?&L=0&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=283&cHash=a64b4a8f662d3639dec8d65f47bc93c5
Related CVEs
Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2025-8088 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2025-8088 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 12 Aug 2025. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.
How severe is CVE-2025-8088?
CVE-2025-8088 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 94.3% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2025-8088?
Affected products include Dtsearch, Rarlab Winrar.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8088?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Dtsearch 2023.01, Rarlab Winrar 7.13 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.