Is CVE-2015-5663 actively exploited?

CVE-2015-5663 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-04-12.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2015-5663?

CVE-2015-5663 has a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2015-5663?

Patch guidance is available from rarlab security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2015-5663.

Which products are affected by CVE-2015-5663?

2 products: rarlab winrar, rarlab winrar.

Fix CVE-2015-5663 - HIGH rarlab winrar

Description

The file-execution functionality in WinRAR before 5.30 beta 5 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file with a name similar to an extensionless filename that was selected by the user.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: high
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-264

Metadata

Primary Vendor: RARLAB
Published: 12/30/2015
Last Modified: 4/12/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2015-5663

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