Rustdesk
CVE-2026-30795
HIGH
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessPosition attacker on network path
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ExploitIntercept RustDesk heartbeat sync traffic
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ExecutionExtract cleartext preset address book passwords
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ImpactAccess remote systems
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A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components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 version 1.4.5 or earlier on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android with active heartbeat sync loop enabled. Attacker must be on the network path between client and heartbeat server to sniff cleartext JSON payload containing preset-address-book-password field. |
| 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 transmits sensitive preset address book credentials in cleartext during heartbeat synchronization, enabling network eavesdropping attacks across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android platforms. An attacker positioned to intercept network traffic can capture authentication credentials by sniffing the unencrypted JSON payload. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.7).
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability in rustdesk-client RustDesk Client rustdesk-client on Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android (Heartbeat sync loop modules) allows Sniffing Attacks.
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Classified as CWE-319 (Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information). Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability in rustdesk-client RustDesk Client rustdesk-client on Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android (Heartbeat sync loop modules) allows Sniffing Attacks. This vulnerability is associated with program files src/hbbs_http/sync.Rs and program routines Heartbeat JSON payload construction (preset-address-book-password).
This issue affects RustDesk Client: through 1.4.5.
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Severity by source
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability in rustdesk-client RustDesk Client rustdesk-client on Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android (Heartbeat sync loop modules) allows Sniffing Attacks. This vulnerability is associated with program files src/hbbs_http/sync.Rs and program routines Heartbeat JSON payload construction (preset-address-book-password).
This issue affects RustDesk Client: through 1.4.5.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2026-30795 presents significant security risk rated CVSS 8.7. 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.
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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