CVE-2011-10028

HIGH

RealArcade 2.6.0.445 ActiveX - Exec Method Command Execution

Title source: manual
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 3 public exploits for CVE-2011-10028. PoCs published by Metasploit, rgod, rgod, sinn3r, including Metasploit module exploits/windows/browser/real_arcade_installerdlg.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Metasploit module exploits a vulnerability in Real Networks Arcade Games' ActiveX control (InstallerDlg.dll v2.6.0.445) by leveraging the 'exec' function to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HTML page with embedded VBScript. The exploit delivers a payload through a staged approach, downloading and executing a malicious executable from a remote server.

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.

Exploits (3)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Metasploit · rubyremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17149

This Metasploit module exploits a vulnerability in Real Networks Arcade Games' ActiveX control (InstallerDlg.dll v2.6.0.445) by leveraging the 'exec' function to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HTML page with embedded VBScript. The exploit delivers a payload through a staged approach, downloading and executing a malicious executable from a remote server.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Real Networks Arcade Games InstallerDlg.dll v2.6.0.445
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must visit a malicious webpage hosting the exploit · ActiveX control must be installed and enabled
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by rgod · textremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17105

This exploit demonstrates multiple remote command execution vulnerabilities in the RealNetworks RealGames StubbyUtil.ProcessMgr.1 ActiveX control (InstallerDlg.dll v2.6.0.445). The control exposes methods like CreateVistaTaskLow(), Exec(), ExecLow(), and ShellExec() that allow arbitrary command execution without authentication.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: RealNetworks RealGames StubbyUtil.ProcessMgr.1 ActiveX Control (InstallerDlg.dll v2.6.0.445)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must visit a malicious webpage using Internet Explorer with the vulnerable ActiveX control installed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
metasploit WORKING POC NORMAL
by rgod, sinn3r · rubypocwin
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/real_arcade_installerdlg.rb

This Metasploit module exploits CVE-2011-10028, a vulnerability in Real Networks Arcade Game's ActiveX control (InstallerDlg.dll v2.6.0.445). It uses the 'Exec' function to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HTML page with embedded VBScript, leading to remote code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Real Networks Arcade Games StubbyUtil.ProcessMgr ActiveX (InstallerDlg.dll v2.6.0.445)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must visit a malicious webpage hosting the exploit · ActiveX control must be installed and enabled
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 19, 2026 Full analysis →

Scores

CVSS v4 8.7
EPSS 0.0106
EPSS Percentile 60.1%
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

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-623
Status published
Products (1)
RealNetworks/RealArcade ActiveX < 2.6.0.445
Published Aug 20, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026