CVE-2024-36052: RARLAB WinRAR before 7.00, on Windows, allows attackers to spoof the screen output via ANSI escape sequences,

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-36052?

winrar: upgrade to 7.00. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-36052 being exploited?

CVE-2024-36052 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-36052 affect?

CVE-2024-36052 affects winrar. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). RARLAB WinRAR before 7.00, on Windows, allows attackers to spoof the screen output via ANSI escape sequences, a different issue than CVE-2024-33899.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-36052?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-36052 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting winrar. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

RARLAB WinRAR before 7.00, on Windows, allows attackers to spoof the screen output via ANSI escape sequences, a different issue than CVE-2024-33899.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-150
Published	2024-05-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rarlab

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-21 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rarlab winrar UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.00

Fixed in: 7.00

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy winrar || rpm -q winrar || winrar --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.00 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade winrar

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade winrar

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-36052?

winrar: upgrade to 7.00. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-36052 being exploited?

CVE-2024-36052 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-36052 affect?

CVE-2024-36052 affects winrar. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). RARLAB WinRAR before 7.00, on Windows, allows attackers to spoof the screen output via ANSI escape sequences, a different issue than CVE-2024-33899.

How urgent is CVE-2024-36052?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · WinRAR vulnerabilities

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