CVE-2026-30797: RustDesk rustdesk://config/ URI Silently Re-homes Client to Attacker-Controlled Server

Published Mar 5, 2026
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Updated

Missing Authorization vulnerability in rustdesk-client RustDesk Client rustdesk-client on Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android (Flutter URI scheme handler, config import modules) allows Application API Message Manipulation via Man-in-the-Middle. This vulnerability is associated with program files flutter/lib/common.Dart and program routines importConfig() via URI handler.

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

Require admin elevation and user confirmation. Add config to disable. Sign config payloads.

Event History

Mar 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:35 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-30797?

CVE-2026-30797 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to redirect clients to attacker-controlled servers without user consent.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-30797?

To fix CVE-2026-30797, update RustDesk Client to version 1.4.6 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2026-30797?

CVE-2026-30797 affects RustDesk Client on Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.

4

What does the CVE-2026-30797 vulnerability allow attackers to do?

CVE-2026-30797 allows attackers to silently re-home clients to a malicious server, potentially exposing sensitive data.

5

Is there any workaround for CVE-2026-30797 if I cannot update immediately?

As a temporary workaround for CVE-2026-30797, avoid using the 'rustdesk://config/' URI scheme until an update can be applied.

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