CVE-2025-110017-Zip Path Traversal
7-Zip ZIP File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
Published Nov 19, 2025 · Updated Oct 19, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2025-11001, UBUNTU-CVE-2025-11001
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-11001 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting 7-Zip, 7zip (debian), p7zip (debian) and 5 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 20, 2026. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including 7zip 22.01+really25.01+dfsg-0+deb12u1, 7zip 25.00+dfsg-1, 7zip 25.01-8.amzn2023.0.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
27%
Higher than 98.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
41/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Jan 20, 2026
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
7-Zip ZIP File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of 7-Zip. Interaction with this product is required to exploit this vulnerability but attack vectors may vary depending on the implementation.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of symbolic links in ZIP files. Crafted data in a ZIP file can cause the process to traverse to unintended directories. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of a service account. Was ZDI-CAN-26753.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 20, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
33 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| 7-Zip7-Zip | 24.09, >= 24.09 (x64) | n/a |
| 7zipdebian | See advisory | 22.01+really25.01+dfsg-0+deb12u1 |
| p7zipdebian | See advisory | 16.02+really25.01+dfsg-0+deb11u1 |
| 7zip-reducedamazon | See advisory | 25.01-8.amzn2023.0.1 |
| 7zip-standalone-allamazon | See advisory | 25.01-8.amzn2023.0.1 |
Patched Releases
7zip
22.01+really25.01+dfsg-0+deb12u1, 25.00+dfsg-1, 25.01-8.amzn2023.0.1, 25.01+dfsg-1~deb13u1
7zip-reduced
25.01-8.amzn2023.0.1
7zip-standalone
25.01-8.amzn2023.0.1
7zip-standalone-all
25.01-8.amzn2023.0.1
p7zip
16.02-30.amzn2023.0.2, 16.02+really25.01+dfsg-0+deb11u1, 16.02+really25.01+dfsg-0+deb12u1, 16.02+transitional.1
p7zip-doc
16.02-30.amzn2023.0.2
p7zip-plugins
16.02-30.amzn2023.0.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 19, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 20, 2026
Last updated
Oct 19, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2025-11001
- advisoryubuntu.com · CVE-2025-11001
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
- advisorygithub.com · 25.00
- advisoryZDI-25-949
FAQ
Common Questions.
7-Zip ZIP File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
Affected: 7-Zip versions 24.09, >= 24.09 (x64); 7zip (debian); p7zip (debian), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 20, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including 7zip 22.01+really25.01+dfsg-0+deb12u1, 7zip 25.00+dfsg-1, 7zip 25.01-8.amzn2023.0.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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