CVE-2022-25216: An absolute path traversal vulnerability allows a remote attacker to download any file on the Windows file sys

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-25216 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting 12 player, playerfab. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An absolute path traversal vulnerability allows a remote attacker to download any file on the Windows file system for which the user account running DVDFab 12 Player (recently renamed PlayerFab) has read-access, by means of an HTTP GET request to http://<IP_ADDRESS>:32080/download/<URL_ENCODED_PATH>.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	13.5% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2022-03-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Tenable Network Security, Inc. · Vendor: dvdfab

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-03-11 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dvdfab 12 player UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.2.10 and <= 6.2.11

Fixed in: newer than 6.2.11

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.2.10

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy 12-player || rpm -q 12-player || 12-player --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.2.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade 12-player

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade 12-player

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.2.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison 12-player sudo apt install 12-player=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.2.10> sudo apt-mark hold 12-player

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list 12-player sudo dnf downgrade 12-player-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.2.10> sudo dnf versionlock add 12-player

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

dvdfab playerfab UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.0.0.0 and <= 7.0.0.5

Fixed in: newer than 7.0.0.5

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy playerfab || rpm -q playerfab || playerfab --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.0.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade playerfab

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade playerfab

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison playerfab sudo apt install playerfab=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold playerfab

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list playerfab sudo dnf downgrade playerfab-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add playerfab

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: DVDFab 12 Player/PlayerFab - Local File Inclusion

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-25216?

12 player: upgrade to newer than 6.2.11; playerfab: upgrade to newer than 7.0.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-25216 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25216 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-25216 affect?

CVE-2022-25216 affects 12 player, playerfab. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An absolute path traversal vulnerability allows a remote attacker to download any file on the Windows file system for which the user account running DVDFab 12 Player (recently renamed PlayerFab) has read-access, by means of an HTTP GET requ

How urgent is CVE-2022-25216?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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