Is CVE-2011-10028 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2011-10028 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2011-10028 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2011-10028 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2011-10028?

CVE-2011-10028 has a CVSS score of 8.7 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2011-10028

CWE-623Published: August 20, 2025· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

8.7

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The RealNetworks RealArcade platform includes an ActiveX control (InstallerDlg.dll, version 2.6.0.445) that exposes a method named Exec via the StubbyUtil.ProcessMgr COM object. This method allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on a victim's Windows machine without proper validation or restrictions. This platform was sometimes referred to or otherwise known as RealArcade or Arcade Games and has since consolidated with RealNetworks' platform, GameHouse.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2011-10028 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (P) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionP

ScopeX

Impact

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X