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Rustdesk CVE-2026-30783

MEDIUM
Client-Side Enforcement of Server-Side Security (CWE-602)
2026-03-05 2fdefc65-d750-4b8d-96ee-6e2c0c42dbfe
4.8
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: 2fdefc65-d750-4b8d-96ee-6e2c0c42dbfe
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Send unauthenticated request to RustDesk signaling server
  2. Exploit
    Exploit API sync loop in config management
  3. Execution
    Modify client configuration without authorization
  4. Impact
    Gain elevated privileges

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Configuration Dependency management, component inventory
Exploitation Conditions

RustDesk Client versions up to 1.4.5 with network-accessible API sync loop endpoint (rendezvous_mediator.rs, hbbs_http/sync.rs). No authentication or special configuration required for default client deployments accepting remote API synchronization.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Privilege escalation in RustDesk Client through version 1.4.5 on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android allows unauthenticated remote attackers to abuse API sync and configuration management functions. The vulnerability in the rendezvous mediator and HTTP sync modules enables attackers to gain elevated privileges without user interaction. No patch is currently available for affected users.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 22:06 CVSS 8.8

A vulnerability in rustdesk-client RustDesk Client rustdesk-client on Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, WebClient (Client signaling, API sync loop, config management modules) allows Privilege Abuse.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

A vulnerability in rustdesk-client RustDesk Client rustdesk-client on Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, WebClient (Client signaling, API sync loop, config management modules) allows Privilege Abuse. This vulnerability is associated with program files src/rendezvous_mediator.Rs, src/hbbs_http/sync.Rs and program routines API sync loop, api-server config handling.

This issue affects RustDesk Client: through 1.4.5.

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Severity by source

Vendor (2fdefc65-d750-4b8d-96ee-6e2c0c42dbfe) PRIMARY 4.8 MEDIUM
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (2fdefc65-d750-4b8d-96ee-6e2c0c42dbfe) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: 2fdefc65-d750-4b8d-96ee-6e2c0c42dbfe

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
None
Vulnerable system: Integrity
Low
Vulnerable system: Availability
None
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Severity Changed
Jun 22, 2026 - 10:37 NVD
HIGH MEDIUM
CVSS changed
Jun 22, 2026 - 10:37 NVD
8.8 (HIGH) 4.8 (MEDIUM)
CVE Published
Mar 05, 2026 - 16:16 nvd
HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability in rustdesk-client RustDesk Client rustdesk-client on Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, WebClient (Client signaling, API sync loop, config management modules) allows Privilege Abuse. This vulnerability is associated with program files src/rendezvous_mediator.Rs, src/hbbs_http/sync.Rs and program routines API sync loop, api-server config handling.

This issue affects RustDesk Client: through 1.4.5.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2026-30783 presents significant security risk rated CVSS 8.8. Successful exploitation could significantly impact the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of affected systems. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls to limit exposure; (2) Enable enhanced monitoring and alerting; (3) Apply principle of least privilege.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 74% exploitable
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Very High

Priority Score

24
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +24
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:rustdesk:rustdesk:*:*:*:*:webclient:*:*:*

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