# WinRAR CVE-2025-8088: Exploiting the Vulnerability
This readme provides a proof of concept (PoC) for exploiting CVE-2025-8088 in WinRAR. The vulnerability allows an attacker to change the executable file that gets run when a user interacts with a .ZIP file through WinRAR.
## Overview
The exploit involves modifying a specific registry key to point to a different executable. This can be used to run arbitrary commands or execute malicious code.
## Prerequisites
- Windows operating system
- Administrative privileges
- WinRAR installed
## Exploit Details
The vulnerable registry key is located at:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\WinRAR.ZIP\shell\open\command
By modifying this key, an attacker can change the command that is executed when a .ZIP file is opened with WinRAR.
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