CVE-2025-33028
WinZip Mark-of-the-Web Bypass Vulnerability
Description
In WinZip through 29.0, there is a Mark-of-the-Web Bypass Vulnerability because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2024-8811. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass the Mark-of-the-Web protection mechanism on affected installations of WinZip. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of archived files. When extracting files from a crafted archive that bears the Mark-of-the-Web, WinZip does not propagate the Mark-of-the-Web to the extracted files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. NOTE: a third party has reported that this is a false positive, and has observed that the original CVE-2025-33028.md file has been deleted on GitHub.
INFO
Published Date :
April 15, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 4, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update WinZip to the latest available version.
- Ensure all downloaded archives are from trusted sources.
- Exercise caution when opening files from unknown sources.
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weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-33028 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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Cyber Security News
Weekly Cyber Security News Letter – Last Week’s Top Cyber Attacks & Vulnerabilities
In today’s hyper-connected world, cyber threats are evolving at breakneck speed, making it more crucial than ever to stay informed and vigilant. Each week, our newsletter delivers a curated roundup of ... Read more
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Cyber Security News
WinZip MotW Bypass Vulnerability Let Hackers Execute Malicious Code Silently
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a critical vulnerability in WinZip that enables attackers to bypass Windows’ Mark-of-the-Web (MotW) security feature, potentially allowing malicious code to e ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
Google Spoofed in Sophisticated DKIM Replay Attack Exploiting Email Trust Mechanisms
What if an email in your inbox looked exactly like it came from Google—passed all authentication checks, had no spelling errors, came from a Google domain, and even discussed a subpoena involving your ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
CVE-2025-33028: WinZip Flaw Exposes Users to Silent Code Execution via MotW Bypass, No Patch
A security flaw has been unearthed in WinZip, the popular file compression utility, placing millions of users at risk of silent code execution. Tracked as CVE-2025-33028, this vulnerability enables a ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-33028 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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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Tag disputed Changed Description In WinZip through 29.0, there is a Mark-of-the-Web Bypass Vulnerability because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2024-8811. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass the Mark-of-the-Web protection mechanism on affected installations of WinZip. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of archived files. When extracting files from a crafted archive that bears the Mark-of-the-Web, WinZip does not propagate the Mark-of-the-Web to the extracted files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. In WinZip through 29.0, there is a Mark-of-the-Web Bypass Vulnerability because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2024-8811. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass the Mark-of-the-Web protection mechanism on affected installations of WinZip. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of archived files. When extracting files from a crafted archive that bears the Mark-of-the-Web, WinZip does not propagate the Mark-of-the-Web to the extracted files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. NOTE: a third party has reported that this is a false positive, and has observed that the original CVE-2025-33028.md file has been deleted on GitHub. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 06, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/EnisAksu/Argonis/commit/5e1ff4e5f4fdb3f32aab465f7b429e0b91299d1d -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In WinZip through 29.0, there is a Mark-of-the-Web Bypass Vulnerability because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2024-8811. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass the Mark-of-the-Web protection mechanism on affected installations of WinZip. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of archived files. When extracting files from a crafted archive that bears the Mark-of-the-Web, WinZip does not propagate the Mark-of-the-Web to the extracted files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-830 Added Reference https://github.com/EnisAksu/Argonis/blob/main/CVEs/CVE-2025-33028%20%28WinZip%29/CVE-2025-33028.md Added Reference https://kb.winzip.com/help/help_whatsnew.htm