CVE-2025-44089: n/a
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
CVE-2025-44089 describes a vulnerability in NCH Software ExpressZip v11.29 where an attacker can achieve arbitrary code execution by delivering a maliciously crafted archive file that, when downloaded and executed by a user, triggers the exploit. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-693 (Protection Mechanism Failure). The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires network access, no privileges, and user interaction, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been disclosed, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system, potentially leading to full system compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The attack requires user interaction to open the malicious archive file.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening archive files from untrusted sources and consider restricting the use of ExpressZip for untrusted archives.
CVE-2025-44089: n/a
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
CVE-2025-44089 describes a vulnerability in NCH Software ExpressZip v11.29 where an attacker can achieve arbitrary code execution by delivering a maliciously crafted archive file that, when downloaded and executed by a user, triggers the exploit. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-693 (Protection Mechanism Failure). The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires network access, no privileges, and user interaction, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been disclosed, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system, potentially leading to full system compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The attack requires user interaction to open the malicious archive file.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening archive files from untrusted sources and consider restricting the use of ExpressZip for untrusted archives.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a612a149c2644c7f8a4f5c5
Added to database: 07/22/2026, 20:37:40 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 02:13:12 UTC
Last updated: 09/05/2026, 10:52:05 UTC
Views: 71
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