CVE-2025-14111
CVE-2025-14111 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rarlab Rar with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
- CVSS v2: 5.1
- CVSS v4: 1.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-201506
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Rarlab Rar
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in Rarlab RAR App up to 7.11 Build 127 on Android. This affects an unknown part of the component com.rarlab.rar. Such manipulation leads to path traversal. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Attacks of this nature are highly complex. It is indicated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. Upgrading to version 7.20 build 128 is able to mitigate this issue. You should upgrade the affected component. The vendor responded very professional: "This is the real vulnerability affecting RAR for Android only. WinRAR and Unix RAR versions are not affected. We already fixed it in RAR for Android 7.20 build 128 and we publicly mentioned it in that version changelog. (...) To avoid confusion among users, it would be useful if such disclosure emphasizes that it is RAR for Android only issue and WinRAR isn't affected."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-14111?
- A security vulnerability has been detected in Rarlab RAR App up to 7.11 Build 127 on Android. This affects an unknown part of the component com.rarlab.rar. Such manipulation leads to path traversal. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Attacks of this nature are highly complex. It is indicated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. Upgrading to version 7.20 build 128 is able to mitigate this issue. You should upgrade the affected component. The vendor responded very professional: "This is the real vulnerability affecting RAR for Android only. WinRAR and Unix RAR versions are not affected. We already fixed it in RAR for Android 7.20 build 128 and we publicly mentioned it in that version changelog. (...) To avoid confusion among users, it would be useful if such disclosure emphasizes that it is RAR for Android only issue and WinRAR isn't affected."
- How severe is CVE-2025-14111?
- CVE-2025-14111 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2025-14111 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-14111?
- CVE-2025-14111 affects Rarlab Rar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-14111?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-14111 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-14111 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-201506.
- When was CVE-2025-14111 published?
- CVE-2025-14111 was published on 2025-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/Secsys-FDU/AF_CVEs/blob/main/com.rarlab.rar/RAR%20APP%20Arbitrary%20File%20Write%20and%20Read%20Vulnerability.md
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.334491
- https://vuldb.com/?id.334491
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.697375
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:rarlab:rar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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