CVE-2009-2261: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-2261: PeaZIP 2.6.1, 2.5.1, and earlier on Windows allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary comm...

PeaZIP 2.6.1, 2.5.1, and earlier on Windows allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a .zip archive with a .txt file whose name contains | (pipe) characters and a command.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 05:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is a user-assisted command execution issue in older Windows versions of PeaZIP. A malicious ZIP archive can contain a text file name crafted with pipe characters and a command. If a user opens or processes that archive in an affected version, commands may run under that user’s context. Exposure is most likely on Windows endpoints still running PeaZIP 2.6.1, 2.5.1, or earlier, especially where users open ZIP files from email, downloads, or shared storage. Current exposure may be low in modern environments unless legacy software remains installed. Treat as a legacy software cleanup risk with high impact if present. Prioritize finding and removing or upgrading affected PeaZIP installs on Windows systems that receive external archives. Urgency depends on whether those versions still exist in the environment. Mitigation focus: Inventory Windows endpoints for PeaZIP 2.6.1, 2.5.1, and earlier.; Check PeaZIP vendor guidance for fixed versions or supported upgrade paths.; Remove unsupported PeaZIP installations where business need no longer exists..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 30, 2009, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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