7-zip up to 25.0.0 ZIP File Parser path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in 7-zip. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component ZIP File Parser. This manipulation causes path traversal. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-11001. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in 7-zip. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component ZIP File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product 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 product 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

7-Zip ZIP File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of 7-Zip. Interaction with this product is required to exploit this vulnerability but attack vectors may vary depending on the implementation. The specific flaw exists within the handling of symbolic links in ZIP files. Crafted data in a ZIP file can cause the process to traverse to unintended directories. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of a service account. Was ZDI-CAN-26753.

It is possible to read the advisory at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-11001. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1006 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 271779 (Amazon Linux 2023 : 7zip, 7zip-reduced, 7zip-standalone (ALAS2023-2025-1251)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 25.00 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (52501), Tenable (271779) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2261). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

Fedora Linux
NetApp ActiveIQ Unified Manager
Open Source 7-Zip

Productinfo

Type

File Compression Software

Name

7-zip

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 271779
Nessus Name: Amazon Linux 2023 : 7zip, 7zip-reduced, 7zip-standalone (ALAS2023-2025-1251)

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: 7-zip 25.00

Timelineinfo

07/05/2025 Countermeasure disclosed
10/08/2025 +95 days Advisory disclosed
10/08/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/09/2026 +183 days VulDB entry last update