CVE-2026-48103: GHSL-2026-119 7-Zip WIM SecurityId OOB read
7-Zip is a file archiver with a high compression ratio. Versions 9.34 through 26.00 contain an off-by-one heap out-of-bounds read in the WIM (Windows Imaging) archive handler's security descriptor lookup. In CHandler::GetSecurity (CPP/7zip/Archive/Wim/WimHandler.cpp), the per-image SecurOffsets table holds numEntries + 1 cumulative offsets, but the check securityId >= SecurOffsets.Size() admits securityId == numEntries, and the function then reads SecurOffsets[securityId + 1], fetching one UInt32 past the end of the heap-allocated CRecordVector (which performs no bounds checking on operator[]). The securityId is attacker-controlled at offset +0xC of any directory entry in WIM metadata, and the handler is registered for .wim, .swm, .esd, and .ppkg and enabled by default in stock 7z.dll; the OOB triggers zero-click in the GUI because 7zFM.exe's ListView calls GetRawProp(kpidNtSecure) for every item during listing (ASan-confirmed), and is also reachable via CLI listing with 7zz l -slt. Impact is limited to denial of service under hardened allocators and minor information disclosure, since the OOB value is only consumed arithmetically as a length and is not surfaced to the attacker; there is no write primitive.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Remove
Remove
7-Zipfrom your environment.Uninstall 7-Zip on systems where it is not required to eliminate exposure to the vulnerable WIM handler.
- Configuration
Disable or unregister the WIM archive handler in 7z.dll to prevent automatic parsing of .wim, .swm, .esd, and .ppkg files by 7-Zip.
7z.dll (WIM archive handler) WIM handler enabled = false - Compensating control
Block, quarantine, or strip .wim, .swm, .esd, and .ppkg attachments at email gateways, web upload points, and perimeter file filters; restrict delivery of these file types to endpoints until a vendor fix is available.
- Operational
Do not open or list untrusted .wim, .swm, .esd, or .ppkg archives with 7-Zip GUI (7zFM.exe) or CLI (e.g., 7zz l -slt) until the vulnerability is remediated.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-48103?
The severity of CVE-2026-48103 is rated as high with a score of 7.1.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48103?
To fix CVE-2026-48103, you should apply the available patch for the affected versions of 7-Zip.
What versions of 7-Zip are affected by CVE-2026-48103?
CVE-2026-48103 affects 7-Zip versions from 9.34 through 26.00.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2026-48103?
CVE-2026-48103 is an off-by-one heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the WIM archive handler's security descriptor lookup.
When was CVE-2026-48103 published?
CVE-2026-48103 was published on June 5, 2026.