Cisco Webex Network Recording Player and Cisco Webex Player Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Description
A vulnerability in the Cisco Webex Network Recording Player for Microsoft Windows and the Cisco Webex Player for Microsoft Windows could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. The vulnerability exist because the affected software improperly validates Advanced Recording Format (ARF) and Webex Recording Format (WRF) files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a user a malicious ARF or WRF file via a link or an email attachment and persuading the user to open the file by using the affected software. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
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Cisco Webex Network Recording Player and Webex Player for Windows improperly validate ARF and WRF files, allowing remote code execution via crafted files.
Vulnerability
Cisco Webex Network Recording Player and Cisco Webex Player for Microsoft Windows improperly validate Advanced Recording Format (ARF) and Webex Recording Format (WRF) files. This vulnerability affects the software on Microsoft Windows. Versions prior to the fixed releases are affected. [1]
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a user a malicious ARF or WRF file via a link or email attachment and persuading the user to open it using the affected software. No authentication is required, and the attacker only needs to convince the user to open the file. [1]
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The attacker gains the ability to execute code in the context of the user running the software, potentially leading to full system compromise. [1]
Mitigation
Cisco has released free software updates to address this vulnerability. Users should update to the fixed versions as indicated in the Cisco Security Advisory. No workarounds are mentioned. [1]
AI Insight generated on May 25, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
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Patches
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References
3- tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181003-webex-rcemitrevendor-advisoryx_refsource_CISCO
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/105520mitrevdb-entryx_refsource_BID
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1041795mitrevdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
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