How severe is CVE-2005-0331?

CVE-2005-0331 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-0331 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0331?

CVE-2005-0331 primarily affects Rarlab Winrar. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0331?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0331 published?

CVE-2005-0331 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0331

CVE-2005-0331 is a low-severity vulnerability in Rarlab Winrar with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Rarlab Winrar
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in WinRAR 3.42 and earlier, when the user clicks on the ZIP file to extract it, allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via a ... (triple dot) in the filename of the ZIP file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0331?: Directory traversal vulnerability in WinRAR 3.42 and earlier, when the user clicks on the ZIP file to extract it, allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via a ... (triple dot) in the filename of the ZIP file.
How severe is CVE-2005-0331?: CVE-2005-0331 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-0331 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0331?: CVE-2005-0331 primarily affects Rarlab Winrar. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0331?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0331 published?: CVE-2005-0331 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:rarlab:winrar:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rarlab:winrar:3.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rarlab:winrar:3.10_beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rarlab:winrar:3.10_beta5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rarlab:winrar:3.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rarlab:winrar:3.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rarlab:winrar:3.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rarlab:winrar:3.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rarlab:winrar:3.42:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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