CVE-2015-5663: rarlab winrar
CVSS: 7.4v3.0HighModified
Published 30-12-2015Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2015-5663 is a high (CVSS 7.4) vulnerability in rarlab winrar. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 59.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.4/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.91%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 30-12-2015PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The file-execution functionality in WinRAR before 5.30 beta 5 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file with a name similar to an extensionless filename that was selected by the user.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Low 3.7Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.91%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
59%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.91% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.91%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Rarlab1 product
- winrar≤ 5.30
1 vendor · 1 product