CVE-2025-6218
HIGH CISA KEVCVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
6.6%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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 lever
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 12/9/2025
- Patch Due Date
- 12/30/2025
- Required Action
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Technical Details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.0
- Published
- 6/21/2025
- Last Modified
- 12/10/2025
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 lever
Is CVE-2025-6218 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2025-6218 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 12/30/2025.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-6218?
CVE-2025-6218 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.0.
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