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HIGH

CVE-2018-20252

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

3.6 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

In WinRAR versions prior to and including 5.60, there is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability during parsing of crafted ACE and RAR archive formats. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Technical details

Published
2019-02-05

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-20252?

In WinRAR versions prior to and including 5.60, there is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability during parsing of crafted ACE and RAR archive formats. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Is CVE-2018-20252 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-20252 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.6% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-20252?

CVE-2018-20252 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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