Rustdesk
CVE-2026-30791
HIGH
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessCraft malicious RustDesk URI or config file
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ExploitSend to target client via URI scheme or import
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ExecutionParse with broken cryptographic algorithm
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ImpactExtract embedded sensitive data
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A04:2025 - Cryptographic Failures
ASVS 5.0
V11 - Cryptography Approved algorithm selection
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| Exploitation Conditions | RustDesk Client versions through 1.4.5 with config import functionality or URI scheme handler enabled (default). No authentication required; exploitation occurs during config parsing in parseRustdeskUri() or importConfig() routines across Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and WebClient deployments. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
RustDesk Client through version 1.4.5 uses a broken cryptographic algorithm that allows attackers to retrieve sensitive embedded data during config import, URI scheme handling, or CLI operations across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web clients. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability without user interaction to extract sensitive configuration information. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm vulnerability in rustdesk-client RustDesk Client rustdesk-client on Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, WebClient (Config import, URI scheme handler, CLI --config modules) allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-327 (Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm). Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm vulnerability in rustdesk-client RustDesk Client rustdesk-client on Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, WebClient (Config import, URI scheme handler, CLI --config modules) allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data. This vulnerability is associated with program files flutter/lib/common.Dart, hbb_common/src/config.Rs and program routines parseRustdeskUri(), importConfig().
This issue affects RustDesk Client: through 1.4.5.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm vulnerability in rustdesk-client RustDesk Client rustdesk-client on Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, WebClient (Config import, URI scheme handler, CLI --config modules) allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data. This vulnerability is associated with program files flutter/lib/common.Dart, hbb_common/src/config.Rs and program routines parseRustdeskUri(), importConfig().
This issue affects RustDesk Client: through 1.4.5.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2026-30791 presents notable security risk, a broken cryptography vulnerability rated CVSS 7.5. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. 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.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
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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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