CVE-2018-15418: Cisco Webex Network Recording Player and Cisco Webex Player Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a file-opening remote code execution issue in Cisco Webex recording players on Windows. A victim would need to open a malicious ARF or WRF recording file. If successful, the attacker could run code on that workstation. The provided sources do not show active exploitation or affected version details. Exposure is most likely on Windows endpoints with Cisco Webex Network Recording Player or Cisco Webex Player installed, especially where users receive or open ARF/WRF files from email or links. The bundle does not provide affected version ranges. Treat this as a high-priority endpoint remediation issue if Webex recording players are present. Business urgency depends on deployment footprint and user exposure to external files. Lack of KEV evidence lowers emergency pressure but does not remove risk. Mitigation focus: Review the Cisco advisory for official affected-version and remediation guidance.; Update or remove affected Cisco Webex recording/player software where vendor guidance indicates exposure.; Restrict handling of untrusted ARF and WRF files from email, web links, and external sources..

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Jun 7, 2026, 05:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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