Junrar: Path Traversal via LocalFolderExtractor prior 7.5.10
CVE-2026-41245 Published on April 20, 2026
Junrar: Path Traversal (Zip-Slip) via Sibling Directory Name Prefix
Junrar is an open source java RAR archive library. Prior to version 7.5.10, a path traversal vulnerability in `LocalFolderExtractor` allows an attacker to write arbitrary files with attacker-controlled content into sibling directories when a crafted RAR archive is extracted. Version 7.5.10 fixes the issue.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-41245 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality, a high impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CVE-2026-41245 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-41245
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Affected Versions
junrar:- Version < 7.5.10 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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