SecuriTricks - CVE-2025-31334

Description

Issue that bypasses the "Mark of the Web" security warning function for files when opening a symbolic link that points to an executable file exists in WinRAR versions prior to 7.11. If a symbolic link specially crafted by an attacker is opened on the affected product, arbitrary code may be executed.

Product(s) Impacted

Vendor	Product	Versions
Winrar	Winrar	<7.11

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-356

Product UI does not Warn User of Unsafe Actions

The product's user interface does not warn the user before undertaking an unsafe action on behalf of that user. This makes it easier for attackers to trick users into inflicting damage to their system.

*CPE(s)

Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.

Type	Vendor	Product	Version	Update	Edition	Language	Software Edition	Target Software	Target Hardware	Other Information
a	winrar	winrar	<7.11	/	/	/	/	/	/	/

References

https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN59547048/

https://www.win-rar.com/start.html?&L=0

CVSS Score

6.8 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.0

Attack Vector: NETWORK
Attack Complexity: LOW
Privileges Required: HIGH
Scope: UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
Integrity Impact: HIGH
Availability Impact: HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Timeline

Published: April 3, 2025, 6:15 a.m.
Last Modified: April 3, 2025, 6:15 a.m.

Status : Received

CVE has been recently published to the CVE List and has been received by the NVD.

More info

Source

vultures@jpcert.or.jp

CVE-2025-31334