NIST says critical vulnerability found in 7-Zip archiving software | AHA News
In early 2025, a critical security vulnerability known as was identified in the popular 7-Zip archiving software . This flaw, often referred to in technical circles as a "bypass," specifically targets the Mark of the Web (MoTW) —a security feature Windows uses to tag files downloaded from the internet to trigger protective measures like SmartScreen or blocking macros. The MoTW Bypass Mechanism
Includes 7-Zip version 24.07 and earlier.