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Severity and exploitation
| Score | Rating | CVSS | Vector | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.8 | High | 3.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | ADP (CISA-ADP) |
- CISA KEV Listed since 15 Feb 2022: known to be exploited. CISA reports use in ransomware campaigns.
- EPSS 0.96, the 99th percentile, on 13 Nov 2026: FIRST’s estimate of the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Timeline
Sources
References from the CNA
- github.com/blau72/CVE-2018-20250-WinRAR-ACE
- research.checkpoint.com/extracting-code-execution-from-winrar/
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/106948
- www.win-rar.com/whatsnew.html
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/152618/RARLAB-WinRAR-ACE-Format-Input-Validation-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/fileformat/winrar_ace
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46552/
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46756/