Exploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-118205. PoCs published by C4SS!0 G0M3S.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This Perl script exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in ZipX for Windows v1.71 by crafting a malicious ZIP file. The exploit triggers when the user attempts to encrypt the file, leading to arbitrary code execution (e.g., launching calc.exe).
Description
ZipX 1.71 - '.ZIP' File Buffer Overflow
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by C4SS!0 G0M3S · perllocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17783
This Perl script exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in ZipX for Windows v1.71 by crafting a malicious ZIP file. The exploit triggers when the user attempts to encrypt the file, leading to arbitrary code execution (e.g., launching calc.exe).
Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target:
ZipX for Windows v1.71
No auth needed
Prerequisites:
User interaction to open the ZIP file and attempt encryption
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026
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Details
Status
pre_cve
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026