CVE-2025-44089 Code injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted archive file in ExpressZip.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-44089?

CVE-2025-44089 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An issue in NCH Software ExpressZip v11.29 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via downloading and executing a crafted archive file.

Weakness: CWE-693

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-44089?

How do I fix CVE-2025-44089?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-44089 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2025-44089 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-44089 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-69hw-qgq6-72pc.

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