What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-3598?

CVE-2026-3598 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7 (High). CVSS vector: 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. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-3598?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Rustdesk CVE-2026-3598

HIGH

Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm (CWE-327)

2026-03-05 2fdefc65-d750-4b8d-96ee-6e2c0c42dbfe

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8.7

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

Access

Access RustDesk Server Pro web console
Exploit

Export configuration or generate config string
Execution

Retrieve embedded sensitive data via broken cryptography
Impact

Decode plaintext credentials and secrets

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-327 OWASP Top 10:2025 A02:2021 - Cryptographic Failures ASVS 5.0 V6 - Stored Cryptography Key management, algorithm strength validation
Exploitation Conditions	RustDesk Server Pro versions through 1.7.5 with web console accessible. Config export/generation routines must be reachable via network. No authentication required for config string generation endpoint.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

RustDesk Server Pro through version 1.7.5 uses weak cryptographic algorithms in configuration string generation and web console export functions, enabling attackers to extract sensitive embedded data from exported configurations. This vulnerability affects Windows, macOS, and Linux deployments and requires no authentication or user interaction to exploit. No patch is currently available.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)

v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 22:06 CVSS 8.7

Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm vulnerability in rustdesk-server-pro RustDesk Server Pro rustdesk-server-pro on Windows, MacOS, Linux (Config string generation, web console export modules) allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

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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-server-pro RustDesk Server Pro rustdesk-server-pro on Windows, MacOS, Linux (Config string generation, web console export modules) allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data. This vulnerability is associated with program routines Config export/generation routines.

This issue affects RustDesk Server Pro: through 1.7.5.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.7 HIGH

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Attack Requirements

None

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Vulnerable system: Confidentiality

High

Vulnerable system: Integrity

None

Vulnerable system: Availability

None

Subsequent system: Confidentiality

None

Subsequent system: Integrity

None

Subsequent system: Availability

None

DescriptionCVE.org

This issue affects RustDesk Server Pro: through 1.7.5.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2026-3598 presents significant security risk, a broken cryptography vulnerability 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.

Business Impact: Severe

Compensating Controls

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

EPSS Score

0.0%

Top 94% exploitable

Data Quality

4 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

VulDB

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.0%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Out-of-Cycle

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Yes

Human Impact

Very High

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +44

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.