CVE-2025-48817: Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Jul 8, 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
62 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows App Client for Windows Desktop
Microsoft Remote Desktop Client Windows<1.2.6353
Microsoft Windows App Windows<2.0.559.0
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.21073
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.21073
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8246
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8246
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7558
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7558
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.6093
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.6093
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.5624
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.5624
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.4652
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.8246
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7558
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3932
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1732
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.4652
Event History
Jul 8, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:57 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-48817?
CVE-2025-48817 is rated as a high severity vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-48817?
To fix CVE-2025-48817, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected products.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2025-48817?
CVE-2025-48817 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows Server, Windows 10, and Windows 11.
4
Can CVE-2025-48817 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-48817 can be exploited remotely allowing an unauthorized attacker to execute code.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2025-48817?
The impact of CVE-2025-48817 includes potential unauthorized code execution on vulnerable systems.