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 a malicious file.
Vulnerability
The vulnerability exists in Cisco Webex Network Recording Player and Cisco Webex Player for Microsoft Windows. The software improperly validates Advanced Recording Format (ARF) and Webex Recording Format (WRF) files. Affected versions include those prior to the fixed releases mentioned in the advisory [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 the file using the affected software. No special privileges are required; user interaction is necessary.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system with the privileges of the user running the player. This could lead to full compromise of the system.
Mitigation
Cisco has released free software updates to address this vulnerability. Users should upgrade to the fixed versions as specified in the advisory [1]. No workarounds are mentioned; the only mitigation is to apply the patch.
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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