CVE-2025-50171: Remote Desktop Spoofing Vulnerability

Published Aug 12, 2025
·
Updated

Missing authorization in Remote Desktop Server allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.

Affected Software

19 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3989
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1791
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.4851
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2

Event History

Aug 12, 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·05:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:10 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-50171?

CVE-2025-50171 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access and network spoofing.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-50171?

To remediate CVE-2025-50171, apply the appropriate security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows Server versions.

3

What impact does CVE-2025-50171 have on my system?

CVE-2025-50171 allows attackers to spoof remote desktop sessions, thereby compromising the security and integrity of communication over the network.

4

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-50171?

CVE-2025-50171 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2022 and Microsoft Windows Server 2025.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-50171?

While the primary solution is to apply patches, temporarily restricting access to Remote Desktop services can serve as a workaround for CVE-2025-50171.

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