CVE-2023-53875: GOM Player 2.3.90.5360 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in its Internet Explorer component that

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-53875 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting gom player. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GOM Player 2.3.90.5360 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in its Internet Explorer component that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through DNS spoofing. Attackers can redirect victims using a malicious URL shortcut and WebDAV technique to run a reverse shell with SMB server interaction.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-319
Published	2025-12-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: gomlab

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-15 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gomlab gom player DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.3.90.5360

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.3.90.5360

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.3.90.5360 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gom-player sudo apt install gom-player=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.90.5360> sudo apt-mark hold gom-player

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

dnf --showduplicates list gom-player sudo dnf downgrade gom-player-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.90.5360> sudo dnf versionlock add gom-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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-53875?

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

Is CVE-2023-53875 being exploited?

CVE-2023-53875 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-2023-53875 affect?

CVE-2023-53875 affects gom player. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). GOM Player 2.3.90.5360 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in its Internet Explorer component that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through DNS spoofing. Attackers can redirect victims using a malicious URL shortcut and

How urgent is CVE-2023-53875?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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