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Vendor (microsoft) PRIMARY
MEDIUM
qualitative
NVD
7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
vuln.today AI
6.5 MEDIUM

UI:R assessed because a user must actively initiate an RDP connection to the attacker's server; all other metrics align with the vendor-provided vector.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (microsoft).

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

7
Analysis Updated
Aug 13, 2026 - 15:44 vuln.today
v2 (cvss_changed)
Re-analysis Queued
Aug 13, 2026 - 15:37 vuln.today
cvss_changed
Severity Changed
Aug 13, 2026 - 15:37 NVD
MEDIUM HIGH
CVSS changed
Aug 13, 2026 - 15:37 NVD
6.5 (MEDIUM) 7.5 (HIGH)
Analysis Generated
Aug 11, 2026 - 23:11 vuln.today
Patch available
Aug 11, 2026 - 18:19 EUVD
CVE Published
Aug 11, 2026 - 17:18 cve.org
MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionNVD

Out-of-bounds read in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

AnalysisAI

Remote code memory disclosure in the Windows Remote Desktop Client (CWE-125) exposes sensitive process memory to an attacker operating a malicious or compromised RDP server. All major Windows desktop and server releases from Windows 10 1607 through Windows 11 26H1 and Windows Server 2012 through Windows Server 2025 are affected, representing essentially the entire active Windows install base running an RDP client. …

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Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation Exploitation requires the target system to run the Windows Remote Desktop Client and for a user or automated process to initiate an outbound RDP connection (TCP 3389) to an attacker-controlled server. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment The CVSS 7.5 score is driven by the network attack vector, low complexity, and high confidentiality impact, but several additional signals materially moderate real-world urgency. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in.
Remediation Apply the vendor-released security update for the applicable Windows version via Windows Update or the Microsoft Security Response Center at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-61918. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

Recommended ActionAI

Within 24 hours, assess the scope of Windows Remote Desktop Client deployments across Windows 10 (version 1607 and later), Windows 11, and Windows Server 2012 through 2025 to determine remediation requirements. …

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