CVE-2022-32270

Name: CVE-2022-32270
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-03T06:15:07.697+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-32270 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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).. EPSS estimates a 4.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

4.32%

89.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Realnetworks	Realplayer	20.0.7.309
Realnetworks	Realplayer	20.0.8.310

References

https://github.com/Edubr2020/RP_Import_RCEExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://youtu.be/CONlijEgDLcExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Edubr2020/RP_Import_RCEExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://youtu.be/CONlijEgDLcExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 3, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32270?

How severe is CVE-2022-32270?

CVE-2022-32270 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32270?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST