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ID:12159 - Exploit for Path traversal in 7-Zip - CVE-2025-11001
ID:12159 - Exploit for Path traversal in 7-Zip - CVE-2025-11001
Published: November 28, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU116689
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-11001
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
7-Zip
7-Zip
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the handling of symbolic links in ZIP files. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and upload arbitrary files on the system, leading to arbitrary code execution.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.