CVE-2023-53875: Gomlab GOM Player · Cleartext Transmission
Affects Gomlab GOM PlayerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 38% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Gomlab GOM Player | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediately audit and inventory all systems running GOM Player version 2.3.90.5360 and restrict or disable its use until a patch is available. 2. Monitor network traffic for unusual DNS activity and implement DNS security measures such as DNSSEC to mitigate spoofing risks. 3. Restrict SMB protocol access on endpoints and network segments to only trusted devices and networks, using firewall rules and network segmentation. 4. Educate users to avoid opening suspicious URL shortcuts or links, especially those received from untrusted sources or over unsecured networks. 5. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect anomalous behaviors related to reverse shell activity and SMB interactions. 6. Once available, apply vendor patches promptly and verify the update integrity. 7. Consider disabling or isolating legacy Internet Explorer components embedded within applications if feasible. 8. Conduct regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing focused on multimedia applications and legacy components.
Description
CVE-2023-53875 is a high-severity remote code execution vulnerability in Gomlab GOM Player version 2.3.90.5360. It exploits the Internet Explorer component within the player, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via DNS spoofing combined with malicious URL shortcuts and WebDAV techniques. This can lead to a reverse shell with SMB server interaction, enabling attackers to gain control over affected systems. The vulnerability requires no privileges but does require user interaction. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild. European organizations using this version of GOM Player are at risk, especially those with high exposure to multimedia software and legacy Internet Explorer components. Mitigation involves updating the software once patches are available, restricting network access to SMB services, and educating users about suspicious URL shortcuts.