Ensure you are using version 6.23 or higher , which patches this specific flaw.
The vulnerability exists in how WinRAR versions prior to handle file expansions. 49759.rar
: The archive contains a file (e.g., document.pdf ) and a folder with the exact same name ( document.pdf —note the trailing space). Ensure you are using version 6
by verifying the source of any archive file and keeping your compression software up to date. 49759.rar
While many versions of "49759.rar" online are harmless PoCs used by researchers, the same naming convention is used by threat actors to distribute real malware.