# CVE-2025-31334: WinRAR: Product UI does not warn user of unsafe actions

CVE-2025-31334 is fixed in WinRAR on 1 platform by WinRAR 7.11.0 (version 7.11.0), released March 20, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-31334
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.8
- EPSS: 0.0129
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 3, 2025
- Weakness: CWE-356: Product UI does not warn user of unsafe actions
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-31334

## Description

Issue that bypasses the "Mark of the Web" security warning function for files when opening a symbolic link that points to an executable file exists in WinRAR versions prior to 7.11. If a symbolic link specially crafted by an attacker is opened on the affected product, arbitrary code may be executed.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | WinRAR | 7.11.0 | [WinRAR 7.11.0](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/rarlab.winrar-7.11.0.md) | Mar 20, 2025 |

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