# CVE-2024-36052: WinRAR: Improper Neutralization of Escape, Meta, or Control Sequences

CVE-2024-36052 is fixed in WinRAR on 1 platform by WinRAR 7.00.0 (version 7.00.0), released February 28, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-36052
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.5
- EPSS: 0.0075
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 21, 2024
- Weakness: CWE-150: Improper Neutralization of Escape, Meta, or Control Sequences
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-36052

## Description

RARLAB WinRAR before 7.00, on Windows, allows attackers to spoof the screen output via ANSI escape sequences, a different issue than CVE-2024-33899.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | WinRAR | 7.00.0 | [WinRAR 7.00.0](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/rarlab.winrar-7.00.0.md) | Feb 28, 2024 |

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