If you are using version 6.01, your system is vulnerable to several major exploits that have been actively used in the wild by threat actors:
Full RAR and ZIP support. Safe 256-bit AES Encryption. Most Translated Software. Integrated Back-Up Features. WhatsNew.txt - RarLab RarLab RAR 6.01
A logical flaw that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code when a user attempts to view a benign file (like a .jpg or .pdf ) inside a ZIP archive. This has been exploited by government-backed and cybercrime groups to deliver malware. If you are using version 6
More recent critical flaws that allow attackers to place malicious files in sensitive locations, such as the Windows Startup folder , leading to code execution upon the next login. Key Features of Version 6.01 Integrated Back-Up Features
At its release, version 6.01 included standard WinRAR capabilities:
A remote code execution vulnerability caused by improper validation of user-supplied data in recovery volumes. It allows a specially crafted archive to execute code in the context of the current process.
"Rarlab RAR 6.01" refers to a version of the popular compression tool released in 2021 . While it remains functional for basic archiving, it is now considered legacy and highly insecure due to multiple high-severity vulnerabilities discovered in subsequent years that affect all versions prior to 6.23 and 7.12. Critical Security Vulnerabilities
