CVE-2025-26645: Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Mar 11, 2025
·
Updated

Relative path traversal in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Other sources

Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

100 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows App Client for Windows Desktop
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20947
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20947
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.7876
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.7876
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7009
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7009
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.5608
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.5608
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.5039
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.5039
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.3403
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7876
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6893
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3270
Microsoft Windows Server 2022>10.0.20348.3270<10.0.20348.3328
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1486
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.3403
Microsoft Remote Desktop Client Windows<1.2.6017
Microsoft Windows App Windows<2.0.365.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.22470
6.3.9600.22470
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.22470
6.3.9600.22470
Microsoft Windows App Client for Windows Desktop<2.0.365.0
2.0.365.0
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.7009
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.23168
6.0.6003.23168
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7009
10.0.17763.7009
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.25368
6.2.9200.25368
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.27618
6.1.7601.27618
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.27618
6.1.7601.27618
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.25368
6.2.9200.25368
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.23168
6.0.6003.23168
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.23168
6.0.6003.23168
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.7009
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7009
10.0.17763.7009
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20947
10.0.10240.20947
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7876
10.0.14393.7876
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.7876
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7876
10.0.14393.7876
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.23168
6.0.6003.23168
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.7876
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20947
10.0.10240.20947
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.347610.0.26100.3403
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.347610.0.26100.3403
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.5039
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.5039
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.3476, <10.0.26100.3403
10.0.26100.347610.0.26100.3403
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.1486
10.0.25398.1486
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.5608
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.3476, <10.0.26100.3403
10.0.26100.347610.0.26100.3403
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.5039
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.5608
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.5608
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.5608
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.5039
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.5608
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3328, <10.0.20348.3270
10.0.20348.332810.0.20348.3270
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.5608
Microsoft Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop<1.2.6017.0
1.2.6017.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3328, <10.0.20348.3270
10.0.20348.332810.0.20348.3270

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.22470Patch KB5053887
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.365.0
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.7009Patch KB5053596
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.6003.23168Patch KB5053995
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.25368Patch KB5053886
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.27618Patch KB5053627
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.20947Patch KB5053618
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.7876Patch KB5053594
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.3476Fixed in 10.0.26100.3403Patch KB5053636
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.5039Patch KB5053602
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.1486Patch KB5053599
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.5608Patch KB5053606
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.5039Patch KB5053602
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.5608Patch KB5053606
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.3328Fixed in 10.0.20348.3270Patch KB5053638
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.2.6017.0

Event History

Mar 11, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:59 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 12, 2025
News Published
via The Register·01:24 AM
News Published
via The Register·01:29 AM
Known Exploited
01:29 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-26645?

CVE-2025-26645 has a critical severity level, indicating a high risk of exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-26645?

To fix CVE-2025-26645, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected products.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2025-26645?

CVE-2025-26645 affects multiple versions of Windows Server and Windows operating systems, including Windows 10 and Windows 11.

4

Can CVE-2025-26645 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2025-26645 allows unauthorized attackers to execute code remotely on affected systems.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-26645 until I can apply the patch?

There are currently no recommended workarounds available for CVE-2025-26645, so patching is essential.

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