What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-55188?

CVE-2025-55188 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.6 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of 7 Zip are affected by CVE-2025-55188?

CVE-2025-55188 is a low-severity vulnerability (CVSS 3.6). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for exploitation.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-55188?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-55188. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-55188?

During next maintenance window: Apply vendor patches when convenient. Monitor vendor channels for updates.

7 Zip CVE-2025-55188

LOW

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (CWE-59)

2025-08-08 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure 7 Zip

3.6

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

3.6 LOW

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:05 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Nov 04, 2025 - 22:16 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Aug 08, 2025 - 21:15 nvd

LOW 3.6

DescriptionCVE.org

7-Zip before 25.01 does not always properly handle symbolic links during extraction.

AnalysisAI

7-Zip before 25.01 does not always properly handle symbolic links during extraction. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.6), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-59. 7-Zip before 25.01 does not always properly handle symbolic links during extraction. Affected products include: 7-Zip. Version information: before 25.01.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

CVE-2025-55188 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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