CVE-2020-3127: Cisco Webex Network Recording Player and Cisco Webex Player Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerabilities

Published Mar 4, 2020
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Updated

Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Webex Network Recording Player for Microsoft Windows and Cisco Webex Player for Microsoft Windows could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. The vulnerabilities are due to insufficient validation of certain elements within a Webex recording that is stored in either the Advanced Recording Format (ARF) or the Webex Recording Format (WRF). An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending a malicious ARF or WRF file to a user through a link or email attachment and persuading the user to open the file on the local system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system with the privileges of the targeted user.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Cisco Webex Meetings>=39.5<39.5.17
Cisco Webex Meetings Online<1.3.43
Cisco Webex Meetings Server<3.0
Cisco Webex Meetings Server=3.0
Cisco Webex Meetings Server=3.0-maintenance_release1
Cisco Webex Meetings Server=3.0-maintenance_release2
Cisco Webex Meetings Server=3.0-maintenance_release3
Cisco Webex Meetings Server=4.0
Cisco Webex Meetings Server=4.0-maintenance_release1
Cisco Webex Meetings Server=4.0-maintenance_release2
Cisco Webex Network Recording Player Windows<39.5.17
Cisco Webex Network Recording Player Windows<39.11.0

Event History

Mar 4, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 29, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·03:42 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·03:42 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Sep 11, 58461
Event
06:04 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-3127.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3127?

The severity of CVE-2020-3127 is critical, with a severity value of 7.8.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2020-3127?

The following software is affected by CVE-2020-3127: Cisco Webex Network Recording Player for Microsoft Windows, Cisco Webex Player for Microsoft Windows, Cisco Webex Meetings, Cisco Webex Meetings Online, Cisco WebEx Meetings Server.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-3127?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-3127 by executing arbitrary code on an affected system.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-3127?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-3127 at the following references: [Cisco Security Advisory](https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20200304-webex-player) and [Zero Day Initiative](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-269/).

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