Path Traversal in Dtsearch
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…
EPSS: 0.809 (99.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
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.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
- sxyrxyy/CVE-2025-8088-WinRAR-Proof-of-Concept-PoC-Exploit-
- onlytoxi/CVE-2025-8088-Winrar-Tool
- knight0x07/WinRAR-CVE-2025-8088-PoC-RAR
- hexsecteam/CVE-2025-8088-Winrar-Tool
- pentestfunctions/CVE-2025-8088-Multi-Document
- aldisakti2/CVE-2025-8088-BUILDER-Winrar-Tool
- AdityaBhatt3010/CVE-2025-8088-WinRAR-Zero-Day-Path-Traversal
- pentestfunctions/best-CVE-2025-8088
- jordan922/CVE-2025-8088
- starfallreverie/winrar-exploit
References
- security@eset.com (Release Notes)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Press/Media Coverage)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Third Party Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Third Party Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Mitigation, Third Party Advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Press/Media Coverage)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-8088?
- CVE-2025-8088 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dtsearch, classified under Path Traversal: '.../...//'. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-08-08.
- How severe is CVE-2025-8088?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-8088 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2025-8088 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2025-08-12), indicating it is being actively exploited. 63 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.