CVE-2025-041

Broken zipper

7-Zip users need to take action right now to address a serious security flaw

If you are a 7-Zip user, you need to be aware of a serious Mark-of-the-Web bypass vulnerability. The security hole is not new, having been reported way back in October 2024, but details have only just been released about it, and a fix has only just been produced.

Unlike many security fixes, however, 7-Zip users will need to be proactive in securing their software. Here’s what you need to know.

By Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson -
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