CVE-2022-48579
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Aug 7, 2023
Updated: Aug 17, 2023
CWE ID 59
Summary
CVE-2022-48579 is a vulnerability affecting UnRAR before version 6.2.3. Hackers can exploit this issue by creating symlink chains during the extraction process, allowing files to be extracted to unintended directories outside of the designated destination folder. This poses a risk for unauthorized access or data leakage if sensitive files are involved. Users are advised to update to the latest version of UnRAR to mitigate this vulnerability.
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Affected Products
- UnRAR
Affected Vendors
- RARlab
Advisories, Assessments, and Mitigations
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