WinRAR vulnerabilities: known CVEs & security history
RARLAB · Utilities · 28 tracked CVEs · 4 actively exploited · updated June 2026 · what is a CVE? →
This is the full list of known vulnerabilities (CVEs) across all WinRAR release lines — 28 in total, with 4 actively exploited in the wild. A CVE here doesn't mean your version is affected — check WinRAR's current status and the safe version to run.
Known WinRAR CVEs
Actively-exploited and most-severe first. Open any CVE for full details.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2025-8088⚡ exploited | high | 8.8 | 81% | 2025 |
| CVE-2025-6218⚡ exploited | high | 7.8 | 81% | 2025 |
| CVE-2023-38831⚡ exploited | high | 7.8 | 98% | 2023 |
| CVE-2018-20250⚡ exploited | high | 7.8 | 96% | 2019 |
| CVE-2008-7144 | high | 10 | 2% | 2009 |
| CVE-2004-1254 | high | 10 | 10% | 2005 |
| CVE-2004-0234 | high | 10 | 10% | 2004 |
| CVE-2006-3845 | high | 9.3 | 8% | 2006 |
| CVE-2023-40477 | high | 7.8 | 13% | 2024 |
| CVE-2018-20253 | high | 7.8 | 4% | 2019 |
| CVE-2018-20252 | high | 7.8 | 4% | 2019 |
| CVE-2024-36052 | high | 7.5 | 1% | 2024 |
| CVE-2005-3262 | high | 7.5 | 9% | 2005 |
| CVE-2005-3263 | high | 7.5 | 4% | 2005 |
| CVE-2015-5663 | high | 7.4 | 1% | 2015 |
| CVE-2024-33899 | high | 7.1 | 1% | 2024 |
| CVE-2022-43650 | high | 7.1 | 23% | 2023 |
| CVE-2025-31334 | medium | 6.8 | 1% | 2025 |
| CVE-2004-0235 | medium | 6.4 | 4% | 2004 |
| CVE-2019-25677 | medium | 6.2 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2025-52331 | medium | 6.1 | 0% | 2025 |
| CVE-2018-20251 | medium | 5.5 | 32% | 2019 |
| CVE-2005-4474 | medium | 5.1 | 2% | 2005 |
| CVE-2005-4620 | medium | 4.6 | 1% | 2005 |
| CVE-2024-30370 | medium | 4.3 | 1% | 2024 |
| CVE-2005-0331 | low | 2.6 | 1% | 2005 |
| CVE-2004-1495 | low | 2.6 | 1% | 2004 |
| CVE-2006-3912 | low | 2.1 | 6% | 2006 |
Is my WinRAR version affected?
The list above spans every release. To know whether your version is affected — and the minimum safe version to upgrade to — check it directly.
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WinRAR vulnerabilities — frequently asked
How many known vulnerabilities does WinRAR have?
IsItPatched tracks 28 CVEs for WinRAR, 4 of which are actively exploited (CISA KEV). 0 are critical-severity and 17 high-severity. These span every release line — what matters is whether the version you run is affected.
Does WinRAR have any actively-exploited vulnerabilities?
Yes — 4 WinRAR CVEs are in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning they are confirmed exploited in the wild (2 linked to ransomware). Patch these as a priority.
What is the most severe WinRAR vulnerability?
Among tracked issues, CVE-2025-8088 (HIGH, CVSS 8.8), which is actively exploited, ranks highest — a CWE-35 weakness.
Is WinRAR safe to use?
It depends on the version. The latest supported WinRAR release clears the known issues; older versions may still be affected. Check the exact version you run for a verdict.
CVE data aggregated from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS (FIRST.org). Related: WinRAR security status · WinRAR end-of-life · actively-exploited CVEs. Always verify against RARLAB's advisories — see our disclaimer.