The malware attempts to establish long-term access through path interception and registry modifications.
Remove the archive immediately from your system.
Ensure you are using the latest version (at least version 6.23 or newer) to patch critical security gaps. 22056.rar
While 22056.rar is a specific malicious sample, the broader use of RAR files for attacks often exploits known vulnerabilities in WinRAR .
It is designed to gather victim identity information and exfiltrate data from the local system. The malware attempts to establish long-term access through
Craft the Malicious RAR Archive Using WinRAR: * Open WinRAR (version ≤ 7.11) on your host machine. * Navigate to C:\exploit_test . How to Open RAR Files on Windows, Mac, and Mobile - Avast
Use a reputable tool like Avast or AVG to perform a full system check. CVE-2025-6218-WinRAR-Directory-Traversal-RCE - GitHub While 22056
It has been flagged by up to 30% of antivirus scanners on VirusTotal and ReversingLabs .