CVE-2014-125119
CVE-2014-125119 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2014-9805
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A filename spoofing vulnerability exists in WinRAR when opening specially crafted ZIP archives. The issue arises due to inconsistencies between the Central Directory and Local File Header entries in ZIP files. When viewed in WinRAR, the file name from the Central Directory is displayed to the user, while the file from the Local File Header is extracted and executed. An attacker can leverage this flaw to spoof filenames and trick users into executing malicious payloads under the guise of harmless files, potentially leading to remote code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-125119?
- A filename spoofing vulnerability exists in WinRAR when opening specially crafted ZIP archives. The issue arises due to inconsistencies between the Central Directory and Local File Header entries in ZIP files. When viewed in WinRAR, the file name from the Central Directory is displayed to the user, while the file from the Local File Header is extracted and executed. An attacker can leverage this flaw to spoof filenames and trick users into executing malicious payloads under the guise of harmless files, potentially leading to remote code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2014-125119?
- CVE-2014-125119 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-125119 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-125119?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2014-125119 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2014-125119 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2014-9805.
- When was CVE-2014-125119 published?
- CVE-2014-125119 was published on 2025-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://an7isec.blogspot.com/2014/03/winrar-file-extension-spoofing-0day.html
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/winrar_name_spoofing.rb
- https://web.archive.org/web/20140625054244/http://intelcrawler.com/news-15
- https://web.archive.org/web/20141111142204/https://www.intelcrawler.com/report_2603.pdf
- https://www.rarlab.com/vuln_zip_spoofing_4.20.html
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/winrar-filename-spoofing-rce
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