CVE-2022-32271: In Real Player 20.0.8.310, there is a DCP:// URI Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

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CRITICAL 9.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-32271 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.6) affecting realplayer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Real Player 20.0.8.310, there is a DCP:// URI Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability. This is an internal URL Protocol used by Real Player to reference a file that contains an URL. It is possible to inject script code to arbitrary domains. It is also possible to reference arbitrary local files.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.6 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-06-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: realnetworks

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-03 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

realnetworks realplayer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 20.0.8.310

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 20.0.8.310

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 20.0.8.310 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison realplayer sudo apt install realplayer=<VERSION_BEFORE_20.0.8.310> sudo apt-mark hold realplayer

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list realplayer sudo dnf downgrade realplayer-<VERSION_BEFORE_20.0.8.310> sudo dnf versionlock add realplayer

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.

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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-2022-32271?

realplayer: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-32271 being exploited?

CVE-2022-32271 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-2022-32271 affect?

CVE-2022-32271 affects realplayer. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.6). In Real Player 20.0.8.310, there is a DCP:// URI Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability. This is an internal URL Protocol used by Real Player to reference a file that contains an URL. It is possible to inject script code to arbitrary

How urgent is CVE-2022-32271?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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