How severe is CVE-2011-2590?

CVE-2011-2590 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-2590 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-2590?

CVE-2011-2590 primarily affects Uusee Uuplayer Activex Control. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2590?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-2590 published?

CVE-2011-2590 was published on 2011-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-2590

CVE-2011-2590 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Uusee Uuplayer Activex Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Uusee Uuplayer Activex Control
Published: 2011-08-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Play method in the UUPlayer ActiveX control 6.0.0.1 in UUSee 2010 6.11.0609.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a UNC share pathname in the MPlayerPath parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2590?: The Play method in the UUPlayer ActiveX control 6.0.0.1 in UUSee 2010 6.11.0609.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a UNC share pathname in the MPlayerPath parameter.
How severe is CVE-2011-2590?: CVE-2011-2590 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-2590 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2590?: CVE-2011-2590 primarily affects Uusee Uuplayer Activex Control. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2590?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-2590 published?: CVE-2011-2590 was published on 2011-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:uusee:uuplayer_activex_control:6.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:uusee:uusee:2010_6.11.0609.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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