CVE-2025-44089: n/a
Description
NCH Software ExpressZip version 11.29 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking users into downloading and opening a specially crafted archive file. This vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-44089 is a vulnerability in NCH Software ExpressZip v11.29 that permits remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The attack vector involves convincing a user to download and execute a maliciously crafted archive file. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-693, which relates to protection mechanisms failing to prevent unauthorized code execution. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including unauthorized code execution with the privileges of the user who opens the crafted archive. This can result in data theft, system manipulation, or denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should avoid opening archive files from untrusted or unknown sources and apply general caution when handling downloaded files.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-69hw-qgq6-72pc
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2025-44089"]
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a6150d99c2644c7f8da0fb7
Added to database: 07/22/2026, 23:23:05 UTC
Last enriched: 10/05/2026, 21:49:11 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 13:20:19 UTC
Views: 120
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