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CVE-2025-8088

CISA KEV

Published August 12, 2025 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

RARLAB WinRAR contains a path traversal vulnerability affecting the Windows version of WinRAR. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code by crafting malicious archive files.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
RARLABWinRAR

Patch Status

Patch by 2025-09-02

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2025-8088.