CVE-2026-57098: Microsoft Remote Desktop App for Windows Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Sep 8, 2026
·
Updated

Improper verification of cryptographic signature in Windows RDP Client allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

Other sources

Microsoft Remote Desktop App for Windows Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

1 affected componentFixes available
Microsoft Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop<1.2.7279.0
1.2.7279.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.2.7279.0

Event History

Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:10 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The issue is network-reachable and requires no attacker privileges or user interaction, according to the supplied vector. Exploitation is described as allowing an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

2

What is the expected impact if exploitation succeeds?

The stated impact is information disclosure with high confidentiality impact. No integrity or availability impact is indicated in the supplied severity vector.

3

Which product is identified as affected?

The affected software is identified as the Microsoft Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop. The provided data does not specify affected versions, fixed versions, or configuration conditions.

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