CVE-2023-1745: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in KMPlayer 4.2.2.73

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-1745 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting kmplayer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2023-03-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: pandora

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-30 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pandora kmplayer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.2.2.73

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.2.2.73

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.2.2.73 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kmplayer sudo apt install kmplayer=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2.2.73> sudo apt-mark hold kmplayer

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

dnf --showduplicates list kmplayer sudo dnf downgrade kmplayer-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2.2.73> sudo dnf versionlock add kmplayer

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-2023-1745?

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

Is CVE-2023-1745 being exploited?

CVE-2023-1745 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-2023-1745 affect?

CVE-2023-1745 affects kmplayer. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). 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 re

How urgent is CVE-2023-1745?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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