How severe is CVE-2022-32291?

CVE-2022-32291 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-32291 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32291?

CVE-2022-32291 affects Realnetworks Realplayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32291?

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-2022-32291 published?

CVE-2022-32291 was published on 2022-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32291

CVE-2022-32291 is a high-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Realnetworks Realplayer
Published: 2022-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Real Player through 20.1.0.312, attackers can execute arbitrary code by placing a UNC share pathname (for a DLL file) in a RAM file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32291?: In Real Player through 20.1.0.312, attackers can execute arbitrary code by placing a UNC share pathname (for a DLL file) in a RAM file.
How severe is CVE-2022-32291?: CVE-2022-32291 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-32291 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-32291?: CVE-2022-32291 affects Realnetworks Realplayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32291?: 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-2022-32291 published?: CVE-2022-32291 was published on 2022-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/Edubr2020/RP_RecordClip_DLL_Hijack

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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