What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-26645?

CVE-2025-26645 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Which versions of Remote Desktop Client are affected by CVE-2025-26645?

Organizations using Relative path traversal in Remote Desktop Client face significant risk from CVE-2025-26645 rated CVSS 8.8.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-26645?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Remote Desktop Client CVE-2025-26645

HIGH

Relative Path Traversal (CWE-23)

2025-03-11 secure@microsoft.com

Path Traversal

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 19:52 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 11, 2025 - 17:16 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Relative path traversal in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

AnalysisAI

Relative path traversal in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. [CVSS 8.8 HIGH]

Technical ContextAI

Relative path traversal in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Affected ProductsAI

Relative path traversal in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Validate and sanitize file path inputs. Use allowlists. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.