Rustdesk
CVE-2026-30783
MEDIUM
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessSend unauthenticated request to RustDesk signaling server
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ExploitExploit API sync loop in config management
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ExecutionModify client configuration without authorization
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ImpactGain 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A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components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
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| 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. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – 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)
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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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
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
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3DescriptionCVE.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
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.
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.
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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
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