CVE-2025-8088
HIGHCISA KEVEPSS 100th pctlDescription
A path traversal vulnerability affecting the Windows version of WinRAR allows the attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting malicious archive files. This vulnerability was exploited in the wild and was discovered by Anton Cherepanov, Peter Košinár, and Peter Strýček from ESET.
How to fix
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Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
Very high risk: more likely to be exploited than 100% of all known CVEs.
RARLAB WinRAR Path Traversal Vulnerability
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.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Remediation due: 2025-09-02
Associated with ransomware campaigns
References
Related Vulnerabilities
Other CWE-35 vulnerabilities, ordered by exploit likelihood. View all
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2020-27130 | Critical | 9.1 | 66% | - | - |
| CVE-2024-2863 | Medium | 5.3 | 64% | - | - |
| CVE-2023-32714 | High | 8.1 | 43% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2024-36991 | High | 7.5 | 13% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2020-26073 | High | 7.5 | 12% | - | - |
| CVE-2025-53417 | Unscored | - | 11% | - | - |
Common questions
How do I fix CVE-2025-8088?
Upgrade WinRAR to 7.13 or later.
Is CVE-2025-8088 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2025-8088 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which means exploitation has been observed in the wild. CISA has also linked it to known ransomware campaigns. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 2025-09-02. Treat it as a priority whatever its CVSS score says.
How severe is CVE-2025-8088?
CVE-2025-8088 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8, rated high. CVSS rates the technical impact if the vulnerability is exploited, not how likely that is, so weigh it alongside the exploit-prediction score when you decide what to patch first.
What does CVE-2025-8088 affect?
Published advisories record a fix for WinRAR (Windows application). Only products with a sourced advisory are listed, so treat this as what we can cite rather than a complete inventory.
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This product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2025-10-30.