ESTsoft ALZip Protection Mechanism Failure Vulnerability Allowing SmartScreen Bypass

Vulnerability

A protection mechanism failure vulnerability has been identified in ESTsoft ALZip for Windows, specifically in versions 12.01 prior to 12.29. This vulnerability allows for bypassing the SmartScreen filter, which is designed to protect users from potentially harmful software.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to bypassing security mechanisms, allowing potentially harmful files to be executed without appropriate warnings or checks.

Added: Dec 3, 2025, 9:16 AM
Updated: Dec 3, 2025, 9:16 AM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
5.4
impact
0.6
exploitability
4.4
remediation
0.0
relevance
1.3
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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