Last checked · Check before installing; only use the official link.
Today: Update needed if you are behind: 1 listed problem is being used in real attacks, and all have a fix.
Last checked . A popular Windows app for opening .rar and .zip files.
The minimum safe version
You're covered against everything listed here if you're on WinRAR 7.13 or newer.
Where this number comes from:
- WinRAR News: WinRAR 7.13 Final released (CVE-2025-8088) (Jul 30, 2025)
How to check your version
These steps only look. They do not change anything.
On Windows
Easy way: Open WinRAR > Help > About WinRAR.
Or type this in PowerShellRead-only. It only reads the version and changes nothing.
(Get-Item "$env:ProgramFiles\WinRAR\WinRAR.exe").VersionInfo.ProductVersion
How to update WinRAR
WinRAR does not update itself. Download the newest version from win-rar.com and install it over the old one.
On Windows
- Go to win-rar.com/download.html (type the address yourself).
- Download the newest version and install it over the old one.
Official update page Official website
Check before installing, and only use the official link. Never install an "update" from a pop-up, email or ad.
Latest problems (1)
- WinRAR: opening a bad archive could drop a hidden program on your PC, and attackers used it Patched: update now Being attacked now updated Oct 27, 2026
For AI agents
This app as data, with minimum_safe_version: /products/winrar.json. What changed lately: /changes.json. Read-only checks only; ask before installing anything.