Inside that folder, the attacker places an executable script or malware (e.g., document.pdf .exe ) [4, 6].
Inside the archive, there is a file (e.g., document.pdf ) and a folder with the exact same name ( document.pdf —note the trailing space) [4, 6].
Ensure you are using version 6.23 or higher [3]. 50596.rar
When a user double-clicks the "document.pdf" to view it, WinRAR's logic fails to distinguish between the file and the folder. Instead of opening the PDF, it executes the malicious file located within the folder [1, 6]. Historical Context
