CVE-2018-20250
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
93.5 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
In WinRAR versions prior to and including 5.61, There is path traversal vulnerability when crafting the filename field of the ACE format (in UNACEV2.dll). When the filename field is manipulated with specific patterns, the destination (extraction) folder is ignored, thus treating the filename as an absolute path.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-02-15
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-08-15
- Ransomware Use
- Known
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-20250?
In WinRAR versions prior to and including 5.61, There is path traversal vulnerability when crafting the filename field of the ACE format (in UNACEV2.dll). When the filename field is manipulated with specific patterns, the destination (extraction) folder is ignored, thus treating the filename as an absolute path.
Is CVE-2018-20250 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2018-20250 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-08-15.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-20250?
CVE-2018-20250 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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