Status: UPDATED | Advisory ID: CVE-2026-78463
| CVE | CVE-2026-78463 |
| CVSS Score / Version | 8.8 (High) / CVSS v3.1 |
| Updated | 2026-09-22 |
| CVSS Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| CVSS Prose | attack vector is network; attack complexity is low; privileges required is none; user interaction is required; scope is unchanged; confidentiality impact is high; integrity impact is high; availability impact is high. |
| Affected products | Microsoft remote_desktop_client and Microsoft Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop |
| Classified as | CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) |
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | Patch Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | remote_desktop_client | ||
| Microsoft | Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop |
| Subsystems | General OT |
| Sectors | Multiple |
Improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Monitor Microsoft's web page for any future patch releases. See vendor advisory link below.