CVE-2010-3749Realplayer Code Injection
The browser-plugin implementation in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1 allows remote attackers to arguments to the RecordClip method, which allows remote attackers to download an arbitrary program onto a client machine, and execute this…
Published Oct 18, 2010 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2010-3749 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Realplayer (Realnetworks), Realplayer Sp (Realnetworks).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
26%
Higher than 97.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
38/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
The browser-plugin implementation in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1 allows remote attackers to arguments to the RecordClip method, which allows remote attackers to download an arbitrary program onto a client machine, and execute this program, via a " (double quote) in an argument to the RecordClip method, aka "parameter injection."
Affected Products
16 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| RealplayerRealnetworks | 11.0, 11.0.1, 11.0.2, 11.0.3, 11.0.4, 11.0.5, 11.1 | n/a |
| Realplayer SpRealnetworks | 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.5, 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 18, 2010
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisoryservice.real.com · en
- exploitExploitDB-15991
- other15991
- other44144
- other44443
FAQ
Common Questions.
The browser-plugin implementation in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1 allows remote attackers to arguments to the RecordClip method, which allows remote attackers to download an arbitrary program onto a client machine, and execute this program, via a " (double quote) in an ar…
Affected: Realplayer (Realnetworks) versions 11.0, 11.0.1, 11.0.2, 11.0.3, 11.0.4, 11.0.5, 11.1; Realplayer Sp (Realnetworks) versions 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.5, 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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