CVE-2026-32157: Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Apr 14, 2026
·Updated
Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Other sources
Use after free in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
58 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows App Client for Windows Desktop
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Remote Desktop Client Windows<2.0.1070.0
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.9060
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.9060
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.8644
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.8644
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.7184
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.7184
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.7184
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.7184
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.7184
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.6936
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.6936
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.8246
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.8246
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.8246
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.8246
Microsoft Windows 11 26h1<10.0.28000.1836
Microsoft Windows 11 26h1<10.0.28000.1836
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.9060
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.8644
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5020
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.2274
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.32690
Event History
Apr 14, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:57 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-32157?
CVE-2026-32157 has been classified as a critical remote code execution vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-32157?
To fix CVE-2026-32157, apply the appropriate security patches provided by Microsoft, such as KB5082198 or KB5082126.
3
What are the affected products for CVE-2026-32157?
CVE-2026-32157 affects several Microsoft products, including Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012, Windows 10, and Windows 11.
4
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2026-32157?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2026-32157 to execute arbitrary code on affected systems remotely.
5
Is CVE-2026-32157 being actively exploited in the wild?
There have been reports indicating that CVE-2026-32157 is being exploited in active attacks.