CVE-2025-6218

Name: CVE-2025-6218
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-06-21T01:15:29.123+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownActively ExploitedEPSS 86.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-6218 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. RARLAB WinRAR Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of RARLAB WinRAR. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 86.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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 leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-27198.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

86.19%

99.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Dec 30, 2025.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rarlab	Winrar	< 7.12

References

https://www.win-rar.com/singlenewsview.html?&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=276&cHash=388885bd3908a40726f535c026f94eb6Release Notes
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-409/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://foresiet.com/blog/apt-c-08-winrar-directory-traversal-exploit/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-6218US Government Resource
https://www.secpod.com/blog/archive-terror-dissecting-the-winrar-cve-2025-6218-exploit-apt-c-08s-stealth-move/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 21, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-6218?

How severe is CVE-2025-6218?

Severity scoring for CVE-2025-6218 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 86.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2025-6218?

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