How severe is CVE-2022-23596?

CVE-2022-23596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-23596 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23596?

CVE-2022-23596 affects Junrar Project Junrar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23596?

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.

When was CVE-2022-23596 published?

CVE-2022-23596 was published on 2022-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23596

CVE-2022-23596 is a high-severity vulnerability in Junrar Project Junrar with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-835.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-835
Affected product: Junrar Project Junrar
Published: 2022-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Junrar is an open source java RAR archive library. In affected versions A carefully crafted RAR archive can trigger an infinite loop while extracting said archive. The impact depends solely on how the application uses the library, and whether files can be provided by malignant users. The problem is patched in 7.4.1. There are no known workarounds and users are advised to upgrade as soon as possible.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23596?: Junrar is an open source java RAR archive library. In affected versions A carefully crafted RAR archive can trigger an infinite loop while extracting said archive. The impact depends solely on how the application uses the library, and whether files can be provided by malignant users. The problem is patched in 7.4.1. There are no known workarounds and users are advised to upgrade as soon as possible.
How severe is CVE-2022-23596?: CVE-2022-23596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-23596 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23596?: CVE-2022-23596 affects Junrar Project Junrar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23596?: 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.
When was CVE-2022-23596 published?: CVE-2022-23596 was published on 2022-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:junrar_project:junrar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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