CVE-2022-23596

Name: CVE-2022-23596
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-01T12:15:08.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-23596 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Junrar is an open source java RAR archive library. In affected versions A carefully crafted RAR archive can trigger an infinite loop while extracting said archive. EPSS estimates a 1.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Junrar is an open source java RAR archive library. In affected versions A carefully crafted RAR archive can trigger an infinite loop while extracting said archive. The impact depends solely on how the application uses the library, and whether files can be provided by malignant users. The problem is patched in 7.4.1. There are no known workarounds and users are advised to upgrade as soon as possible.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.63%

73.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Junrar Project	Junrar	< 7.4.1

References

https://github.com/junrar/junrar/commit/7b16b3d90b91445fd6af0adfed22c07413d4fab7Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/junrar/junrar/issues/73Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/junrar/junrar/security/advisories/GHSA-m6cj-93v6-cvr5Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/junrar/junrar/commit/7b16b3d90b91445fd6af0adfed22c07413d4fab7Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/junrar/junrar/issues/73Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/junrar/junrar/security/advisories/GHSA-m6cj-93v6-cvr5Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23596?

How severe is CVE-2022-23596?

CVE-2022-23596 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23596?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST