CVE-2022-32270 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 3 Jun 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can exploit directory traversal in Real Player to plant executables in the startup folder, achieving remote code execution.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-32270?

CVE-2022-32270 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 3 Jun 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Real Player 20.0.7.309 and 20.0.8.310, external::Import() allows download of arbitrary file types and Directory Traversal, leading to Remote Code Execution. This occurs because it is possible to plant executables in the startup folder (DLL planting could also occur).

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32270?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Realnetworks Realplayer.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32270?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32270 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2022-32270 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32270 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Realnetworks Realplayer vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3w46-g3w3-qj67.