How severe is CVE-2018-19357?

CVE-2018-19357 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-19357 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-19357?

CVE-2018-19357 affects Xmplay. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19357?

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

When was CVE-2018-19357 published?

CVE-2018-19357 was published on 2018-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-19357

CVE-2018-19357 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xmplay with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Xmplay
Published: 2018-12-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XMPlay 3.8.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow) via a crafted http:// URL in a .m3u file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19357?: XMPlay 3.8.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow) via a crafted http:// URL in a .m3u file.
How severe is CVE-2018-19357?: CVE-2018-19357 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-19357 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-19357?: CVE-2018-19357 affects Xmplay. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19357?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-19357 published?: CVE-2018-19357 was published on 2018-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://exploit-db.com/exploits/46020/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xmplay:xmplay:3.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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