CVE-2024-36052
CVE-2024-36052 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rarlab Winrar 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-150.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-35856
- Weakness: CWE-150
- Affected product: Rarlab Winrar
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
RARLAB WinRAR before 7.00, on Windows, allows attackers to spoof the screen output via ANSI escape sequences, a different issue than CVE-2024-33899.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-36052?
- RARLAB WinRAR before 7.00, on Windows, allows attackers to spoof the screen output via ANSI escape sequences, a different issue than CVE-2024-33899.
- How severe is CVE-2024-36052?
- CVE-2024-36052 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 high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-36052 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-36052?
- CVE-2024-36052 affects Rarlab Winrar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-36052?
- 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-2024-36052 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-36052 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-35856.
- When was CVE-2024-36052 published?
- CVE-2024-36052 was published on 2024-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://sdushantha.medium.com/ansi-escape-injection-vulnerability-in-winrar-a2cbfac4b983
- https://www.rarlab.com/rarnew.htm
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:rarlab:winrar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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