CVE-2025-6218
CVE-2025-6218 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rarlab Winrar with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2025-12-09). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 90% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2025-12-09)
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-28706
- EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2025-12-09)
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Rarlab Winrar
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
RARLAB WinRAR Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of RARLAB WinRAR. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of file paths within archive files. A crafted file path can cause the process to traverse to unintended directories. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-27198.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-6218?
- RARLAB WinRAR Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of RARLAB WinRAR. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of file paths within archive files. A crafted file path can cause the process to traverse to unintended directories. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-27198.
- How severe is CVE-2025-6218?
- CVE-2025-6218 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-6218 being actively exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2025-6218 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2025-12-09, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-6218?
- CVE-2025-6218 affects Rarlab Winrar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-6218?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
- Does CVE-2025-6218 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-6218 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-28706. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2025-12-09).
- When was CVE-2025-6218 published?
- CVE-2025-6218 was published on 2025-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.win-rar.com/singlenewsview.html?&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=276&cHash=388885bd3908a40726f535c026f94eb6
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-409/
- https://foresiet.com/blog/apt-c-08-winrar-directory-traversal-exploit/
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-6218
- https://www.secpod.com/blog/archive-terror-dissecting-the-winrar-cve-2025-6218-exploit-apt-c-08s-stealth-move/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:rarlab:winrar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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