Rustdesk
CVE-2026-30793
CRITICAL
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessCraft malicious rustdesk:// URI with password parameter
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DeliveryTrick user into clicking malicious link
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ExploitURI handler executes without CSRF token validation
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ExecutionAttacker sets permanent password via FFI bridge
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ImpactPrivilege escalation achieved
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2021 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V4 - Access Control Authorization enforcement, RBAC validation
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Defense Evasion The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | RustDesk Client version through 1.4.5 with active Flutter URI scheme handler (rustdesk://password/) on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android. User must click attacker-supplied rustdesk:// link; no authentication required for URI handler exploitation. |
| Impact | CVSS 9.1-9.3. Remote desktop tools have full system access. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | Exploit to gain unauthorized remote access or intercept remote sessions. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Security vulnerability in RustDesk remote desktop client/server. One of 6+ critical CVEs affecting the open-source remote access platform.
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Security flaw in RustDesk remote access.
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RustDesk is an open-source remote desktop alternative. Multiple vulnerability classes across client and server.
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Severity by source
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in rustdesk-client RustDesk Client rustdesk-client on Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android (Flutter URI scheme handler, FFI bridge modules) allows Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is associated with program files flutter/lib/common.Dart, src/flutter_ffi.Rs and program routines URI handler for rustdesk://password/, bind.MainSetPermanentPassword().
This issue affects RustDesk Client: through 1.4.5.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2026-30793 presents critical security risk rated CVSS 9.3. Successful exploitation could critically impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. Organizations should apply vendor updates immediately when available and implement 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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Attack Technique
Cross-Site Request Forgery exploits the automatic credential inclusion behavior of web browsers.
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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