CVE-2026-30795: RustDesk HTTP Client Silently Accepts Invalid TLS Certificates After Handshake Failure

Published Mar 5, 2026
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Updated

Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability in rustdesk-client RustDesk Client rustdesk-client on Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android (Heartbeat sync loop modules) allows Sniffing Attacks. This vulnerability is associated with program files src/hbbshttp/sync.Rs and program routines Heartbeat JSON payload construction (preset-address-book-password).

This issue affects RustDesk Client: through 1.4.5.

Affected Software

7 affected components
RustDesk RustDesk Client<=1.4.5
All of the following
RustDesk RustDesk<=1.4.5
Any of the following
Apple iPhone OS
Apple macOS
Google Android
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Information

Hash or encrypt the credential before transmission. Transition to SRP.

Event History

Mar 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:27 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-30795?

CVE-2026-30795 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for sniffing attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-30795?

To fix CVE-2026-30795, update the RustDesk Client to version 1.4.6 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-30795?

CVE-2026-30795 affects Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, and Android systems running RustDesk Client versions up to and including 1.4.5.

4

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2026-30795?

CVE-2026-30795 can be exploited through sniffing attacks that capture unencrypted sensitive information during the handshake failure.

5

Is CVE-2026-30795 related to TLS security?

Yes, CVE-2026-30795 involves the handling of invalid TLS certificates that can compromise secure communications.

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