: Ensure you are using WinRAR version 7.13 or later, which addressed this specific path traversal flaw.

: Use a forensic tool like FTK Imager or Autopsy to examine the archive's metadata. Look for suspicious relative paths (e.g., ..\..\..\..\ ) in the file headers.

: Always inspect RAR files from unknown sources using a sandbox environment before extraction. Digital Forensics | FTK Imager - Exterro