CVE-2025-6218
HighExploitedPublic exploitRARLAB WinRAR Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
Published Jun 21, 2025 · Updated Feb 26, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-6218 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3) affecting WinRAR (Rarlab), rar (debian).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 8, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including WinRAR 7.12, rar 0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3
7.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
90%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Dec 9, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Aug 8, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Dec 9, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Dec 9, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
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.
Affected Products
7 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WinRARRarlab | >= 7.11 (64-bit) | 7.12 |
| rardebian | See advisory | 0 |
Patched Releases
WinRAR
7.12
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 21, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 8, 2025
Added to CISA KEV
Dec 9, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Dec 9, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Dec 9, 2025
Last updated
Feb 26, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryZDI-25-409
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
RARLAB WinRAR Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
Affected: WinRAR (Rarlab) versions >= 7.11 (64-bit); rar (debian). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 8, 2025.
Yes. It was added on Dec 9, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Dec 30, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including WinRAR 7.12, rar 0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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