CVE-2023-1745

Name: CVE-2023-1745
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-30T23:15:06.52+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1745 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in KMPlayer 4.2.2.73. This issue affects some unknown processing in the library SHFOLDER.dll. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in KMPlayer 4.2.2.73. This issue affects some unknown processing in the library SHFOLDER.dll. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-224633 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pandora	Kmplayer	4.2.2.73

References

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bdYaDmtWhnjaHkzv3bZ4PUSMzDJ8JjSV/viewThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/10cksYiqiyinHangzhouTechnology/KMPlayer_PocExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.224633Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.224633Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://youtu.be/7bh2BQOqxFoExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bdYaDmtWhnjaHkzv3bZ4PUSMzDJ8JjSV/viewThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/10cksYiqiyinHangzhouTechnology/KMPlayer_PocExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.224633Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.224633Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://youtu.be/7bh2BQOqxFoExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1745?

How severe is CVE-2023-1745?

CVE-2023-1745 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1745?

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Source: NVD / NIST