CVE-2023-27645
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: April 11, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue found in POWERAMP audioplayer build 925 bundle play and build 954 allows a remote attacker to gain privileges via the reverb and EQ preset parameters.
Risk Analysis
POWERAMP audioplayer is vulnerable to a privilege escalation flaw that allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized privileges via specific audio parameters. This could lead to a full compromise of the application's security context. The critical rating is due to the potential for remote exploitation.
The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity, but there is no known public exploit or CISA KEV entry.
Ensure the POWERAMP application is updated to the latest version to address this security flaw.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-27645 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-27645 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts