Rustdesk
CVE-2026-30797
CRITICAL
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessCraft malicious URI scheme handler
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DeliveryMan-in-the-middle intercept config import
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ExploitBypass authorization checks
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ExecutionManipulate application API messages
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ImpactExecute arbitrary configuration changes
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A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components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 with Flutter URI scheme handler active. User must click or interact with attacker-crafted URI or config import link. Network position allowing MITM interception required. |
| 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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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
Missing Authorization vulnerability in rustdesk-client RustDesk Client rustdesk-client on Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android (Flutter URI scheme handler, config import modules) allows Application API Message Manipulation via Man-in-the-Middle. This vulnerability is associated with program files flutter/lib/common.Dart and program routines importConfig() via URI handler.
This issue affects RustDesk Client: through 1.4.5.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2026-30797 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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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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