RARLAB WinRAR Path Traversal Vulnerability
win.rar GmbH — WinRAR
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.
8.8
94.6%
Vector breakdown
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Published
- Aug 8, 2025
- Modified
- Aug 11, 2026
- Added to KEV
- Aug 12, 2025
- Federal patch due
- Sep 2, 2025
CISA 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.
Weakness classification
Affected packages
Proof-of-concept & exploitation references
8 foundWeaponization
Public repositories whose name or description references CVE-2025-8088, found via a live GitHub search at request time. These are community-sourced signals, not a verified working exploit - cross-check each one before relying on it, and treat higher star counts and recent activity as (weak) corroboration, not proof.
- sxyrxyy/CVE-2025-8088-WinRAR-Proof-of-Concept-PoC-Exploit-★ 73
CVE-2025-8088 WinRAR Proof of Concept (PoC-Exploit)
updated Aug 18, 2026
- onlytoxi/CVE-2025-8088-Winrar-Tool★ 55
Advanced WinRAR Path Traversal Exploit Tool for CVE-2025-8088
updated Oct 8, 2026
- hexsecteam/CVE-2025-8088-Winrar-Tool★ 50
A sophisticated GUI tool for creating malicious RAR archives that exploit the WinRAR path traversal vulnerability (CVE-2025-8088) using ADS and RAR5 header manipulation.
updated Sep 15, 2026
- knight0x07/WinRAR-CVE-2025-8088-PoC-RAR★ 44
WinRAR 0day CVE-2025-8088 PoC RAR Archive
updated Jul 13, 2026
- pentestfunctions/CVE-2025-8088-Multi-Document★ 35
Exploit systems using older WinRAR without knowing their username (unlike other projects)
updated Aug 18, 2026
- aldisakti2/CVE-2025-8088-BUILDER-Winrar-Tool★ 28
CVE-2025-8088-BUILDER
updated Nov 20, 2025
- AdityaBhatt3010/CVE-2025-8088-WinRAR-Zero-Day-Path-Traversal★ 12
An engaging walkthrough on uncovering, patching, and securing the WinRAR CVE-2025-8088 with a hands-on hacker’s twist.
updated May 4, 2026
- jordan922/CVE-2025-8088★ 10
Python tool for safe archive handling, path traversal awareness, and secure extraction. Inspired by CVE-2025-8088.
updated Nov 2, 2025
References
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.
How severe is CVE-2025-8088?
CVE-2025-8088 has a CVSS base score of 8.8 out of 10 (CVSS 3.1).
Is CVE-2025-8088 actively exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2025-8088 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added Aug 12, 2025, meaning CISA has confirmed evidence of active exploitation. It is also flagged as used in ransomware campaigns.
What is the EPSS score for CVE-2025-8088?
94.6% - meaning FIRST.org's EPSS model estimates a 94.6% probability this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 30 days (100% percentile among all scored CVEs).
Is there exploit tooling available for CVE-2025-8088?
We found 8 public GitHub repositories referencing CVE-2025-8088, though none matched a known Nuclei template or Metasploit module at last check. Review each one before relying on it - see the proof-of-concept section above.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-8088?
CVE-2025-8088 is classified under CWE-35 (CWE-35 Path traversal).
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