How severe is CVE-2024-33899?

CVE-2024-33899 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-33899 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-33899?

CVE-2024-33899 affects Rarlab Winrar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-33899?

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-2024-33899 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-33899 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31603.

When was CVE-2024-33899 published?

CVE-2024-33899 was published on 2024-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-33899

CVE-2024-33899 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rarlab Winrar with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-150.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-31603
Weakness: CWE-150
Affected product: Rarlab Winrar
Published: 2024-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

RARLAB WinRAR before 7.00, on Linux and UNIX platforms, allows attackers to spoof the screen output, or cause a denial of service, via ANSI escape sequences.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-33899?: RARLAB WinRAR before 7.00, on Linux and UNIX platforms, allows attackers to spoof the screen output, or cause a denial of service, via ANSI escape sequences.
How severe is CVE-2024-33899?: CVE-2024-33899 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-33899 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-33899?: CVE-2024-33899 affects Rarlab Winrar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-33899?: 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-2024-33899 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-33899 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31603.
When was CVE-2024-33899 published?: CVE-2024-33899 was published on 2024-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rarlab:winrar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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