CVE-2025-11002
7-Zip ZIP File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
7-Zip ZIP File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of 7-Zip. Interaction with this product is required to exploit this vulnerability but attack vectors may vary depending on the implementation. The specific flaw exists within the handling of symbolic links in ZIP files. Crafted data in a ZIP file can cause the process to traverse to unintended directories. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of a service account. Was ZDI-CAN-26743.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 23, 2026, 4:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 26, 2026, 8:03 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.0 | HIGH | 99f1926a-a320-47d8-bbb5-42feb611262e | ||||
| CVSS 3.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update 7-Zip to the latest version.
- Apply vendor-provided security patches.
- Review and restrict ZIP file processing.
- Monitor for suspicious process activity.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-11002 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-11002.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-950/ | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-11002
weaknesses.
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CVE-2025-11002 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:7-zip:7-zip:24.09:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Zero Day Initiative: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-950/ Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description 7-Zip ZIP File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of 7-Zip. Interaction with this product is required to exploit this vulnerability but attack vectors may vary depending on the implementation. The specific flaw exists within the handling of symbolic links in ZIP files. Crafted data in a ZIP file can cause the process to traverse to unintended directories. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of a service account. Was ZDI-CAN-26743. Added CVSS V3 AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-950/