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RARLAB WinRAR Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2023-38831

RARLAB WinRAR before 6.23 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code when a user attempts to view a benign file within a ZIP archive. The issue occurs because a ZIP archive may include a benign file (such as an ordinary .JPG file) and also a folder that has the same name as the benign file, and the contents of the folder (which may include executable content) are processed during an attempt to access only the benign file. This was exploited in the wild in April through October 2023.

CISA KEV SSVC: Active Exploitation
CVSS Base Score
7.8
HIGH
Exploitability:1.9
Impact Score:5.9
EPSS Probability:97.81%
Executive Threat Verdict
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Attack Surface
Authentication
Weaponization
SSVC Action

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-351 ↗CWE-351 Insufficient Type Distinction

Affected Products & Versions

Vendor Product Affected Versions
n/a n/a n/a (affected)

References & Technical Advisories

No reference links found.

Threat Intelligence Signals

CISA KEV
ACTIVE IN CATALOG
EPSS Score
97.811%

Identity & Timeline

StatusPUBLISHED
Assigning AuthorityMITRE Corporation · N/A · USA
Reserved2023-07-25T00:00:00
Published2023-08-23T00:00:00
Last Updated2026-08-05T03:55:55

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