CVE-2026-50575: BetterDesk has a replay behavior vulnerability when devices are deleted

Published Aug 18, 2026
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Updated

BetterDesk is a remote desktop management solution. BetterDesk versions through 2.3.0 improperly invalidate deleted device identities, allowing an unauthenticated client to replay or spoof a device ID and bypass registration controls. Version 3.0.0-alpha contains a patch. No known workarounds are available.

Affected Software

1 affected component
BetterDesk>=0<2.3.0, >=2.3.0<3.0.0-alpha

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade BetterDesk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.0-alpha

Event History

Aug 18, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which BetterDesk versions are affected and which version contains a fix?

Deployments running BetterDesk versions through 2.3.0 are affected. The available data identifies version 3.0.0-alpha as containing a patch.

2

What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

An unauthenticated client can replay or spoof the identity of a deleted device. This can bypass registration controls without requiring user interaction.

3

What can be done if patching cannot be performed immediately?

No known workaround is available. Updating to a version that contains the patch is the only remediation stated in the available data.

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