HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2025-8088

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

3.8%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

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.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
8/12/2025
Patch Due Date
9/2/2025
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
8/8/2025

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-8088?

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.

Is CVE-2025-8088 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-8088 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 9/2/2025.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-8088?

CVE-2025-8088 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2025-8088 affecting your environment?

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