https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2025/q3/88: CVE-2025-55188: 7-Zip: Arbitrary file write on extraction, may lead to code execution
Published Aug 11, 2025
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Affected Software
1 affected component
7-Zip 7-Zip
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-55188?
CVE-2025-55188 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file writing and subsequent code execution.
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How do I fix CVE-2025-55188?
To fix CVE-2025-55188, update to the latest version of 7-Zip where the vulnerability has been patched.
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What systems are affected by CVE-2025-55188?
CVE-2025-55188 affects all supported versions of 7-Zip, making any system with this software vulnerable.
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What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-55188?
The potential impacts of CVE-2025-55188 include unauthorized file access and execution of arbitrary code on the affected system.
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Is CVE-2025-55188 exploited in the wild?
As of now, there have been no confirmed reports of CVE-2025-55188 being actively exploited in the wild.