An issue in NCH Software ExpressZip v11.29 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via downloading and executing a crafted archive file. (CVE-2025-44089)
An issue in NCH Software ExpressZip v11.29 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via downloading and executing a crafted archive file.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability in NCH Software ExpressZip v11.29 enables arbitrary code execution when a user downloads and opens a maliciously crafted archive file. The flaw arises from improper handling of the archive content, allowing attackers to execute code of their choice on the victim's machine. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise depending on the privileges of the user running the software. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
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.
An issue in NCH Software ExpressZip v11.29 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via downloading and executing a crafted archive file. (CVE-2025-44089)
Description
An issue in NCH Software ExpressZip v11.29 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via downloading and executing a crafted archive file.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in NCH Software ExpressZip v11.29 enables arbitrary code execution when a user downloads and opens a maliciously crafted archive file. The flaw arises from improper handling of the archive content, allowing attackers to execute code of their choice on the victim's machine. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise depending on the privileges of the user running the software. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
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.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-69hw-qgq6-72pc
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2025-44089"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a6150d99c2644c7f8da0fb7
Added to database: 07/22/2026, 23:23:05 UTC
Last enriched: 07/22/2026, 23:31:54 UTC
Last updated: 08/31/2026, 22:52:06 UTC
Views: 96
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