CVE-2025-14111: rar Path Traversal — Exploit

Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in Rarlab RAR App up to 7.11 Build 127 on Android. This affects an unknown part of the component com.rarlab.rar. Such manipulation leads to path traversal. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Attacks of this nature are highly complex. It is indicated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. Upgrading to version 7.20 build 128 is able to mitigate this issue. You should upgrade the affected component. The vendor responded very professional: "This is the real vulnerability affecting RAR for Android only. WinRAR and Unix RAR versions are not affected. We already fixed it in RAR for Android 7.20 build 128 and we publicly mentioned it in that version changelog. (...) To avoid confusion among users, it would be useful if such disclosure emphasizes that it is RAR for Android only issue and WinRAR isn't affected."

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
rarlab	rar	< 7.11
google	android	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/Secsys-FDU/AF_CVEs/blob/main/com.rarlab.rar/RAR%20APP%20Arbitrary%20File%20Write%20and%20Read%20Vulnerability.md https://github.com/Secsys-FDU/AF_CVEs/blob/main/com.rarlab.rar/RAR%20APP%20Arbitrary%20File%20Write%20and%20Read%20Vulnerability.md

Other References

https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.334491 https://vuldb.com/?id.334491 https://vuldb.com/?submit.697375

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-14111? +

A security vulnerability has been detected in Rarlab RAR App up to 7.11 Build 127 on Android. This affects an unknown part of the component com.rarlab.rar. Such manipulation leads to path traversal. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Attacks of this nature are highly complex. It is indicated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. Upgrading to version 7.20 build 128 is able to mitigate this issue. You should upgrade the affected component. The vendor responded very professional: "This is the real vulnerability affecting RAR for Android only. WinRAR and Unix RAR versions are not affected. We already fixed it in RAR for Android 7.20 build 128 and we publicly mentioned it in that version changelog. (...) To avoid confusion among users, it would be useful if such disclosure emphasizes that it is RAR for Android only issue and WinRAR isn't affected." It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-14111? +

CVE-2025-14111 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.0 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-14111? +

CVE-2025-14111 affects products from google, rarlab, specifically: android, rar. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-14111? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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