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.
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2025-6218, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2025-6218 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References:
- http://webappsec.pbworks.com/Path-Traversal
- https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/126.html
- https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/64.html
- https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/76.html
- https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/78.html
- https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/79.html
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-6218