CVE-2022-23748
HighExploitedPublic exploitmDNSResponder.exe is vulnerable to DLL Sideloading attack.
Published Nov 17, 2022 · Updated Oct 24, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-23748 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Dante Application Library (Audinate), Audinate Dante Application Library for Windows.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Oct 11, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 8.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Dante Application Library <=1.2.0, Dante Application Library 1.2.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
8.3%
Higher than 94.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
mDNSResponder.exe is vulnerable to DLL Sideloading attack. Executable improperly specifies how to load the DLL, from which folder and under what conditions. In these scenarios, a malicious attacker could be using the valid and legitimate executable to load malicious files.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Feb 6, 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 11, 2023 | Feb 27, 2025 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Feb 6, 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Feb 6, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Dante Application LibraryAudinate | See advisory | 1.2.0 |
| Audinate Dante Application Library for Windows | >= All versions prior to and including 1.2.0 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Dante Application Library
<=1.2.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 17, 2022
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 11, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Feb 6, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Feb 6, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Feb 6, 2025
Last updated
Oct 24, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-114 Process Control
- CWE-426 Untrusted Search Path
References
- advisoryhttps://www.audinate.com/learning/faqs/audinate-response-to-dante-discovery-mdnsresponder-exe-security-issue-cve-2022-23748
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- otherhttps://cpr-zero.checkpoint.com/vulns/cprid-2193/%2C
FAQ
Common Questions.
mDNSResponder.exe is vulnerable to DLL Sideloading attack.
Affected: Dante Application Library (Audinate); Audinate Dante Application Library for Windows versions >= All versions prior to and including 1.2.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Oct 11, 2023.
Yes. It was added on Feb 6, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Feb 27, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Dante Application Library <=1.2.0, Dante Application Library 1.2.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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