CVE-2025-11002 7-Zip ZIP File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.0 Published 23 Jan 2026 Updated 26 Feb 2026

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted ZIP files exploiting symbolic link handling in 7-Zip.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2025-11002?

CVE-2025-11002 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in 7-Zip, published on 23 Jan 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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-26743.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-11002?

It affects 1 product.

Products include 7-Zip 7-Zip.

How do I fix CVE-2025-11002?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2025-11002 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-11002 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2025-11002, GHSA-6hqx-f664-v9xx, UBUNTU-CVE-2025-11002.