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CVE Vulnerability Details :
CVE-2026-2490
PUBLISHED
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Assigner Org ID-99f1926a-a320-47d8-bbb5-42feb611262e
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Published At-20 Feb, 2026 | 22:24
Updated At-24 Feb, 2026 | 15:16
Rejected At-
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)
RustDesk Client for Windows Transfer File Link Following Information Disclosure Vulnerability

RustDesk Client for Windows Transfer File Link Following Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of RustDesk Client for Windows. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Transfer File feature. By uploading a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to read arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-27909.

Affected Products
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RustDesk
Product
Client for Windows
Default Status
unknown
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Affected
  • 1.4.1
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
CWECWE-59CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-59
Description: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
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VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
3.05.5MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Version: 3.0
Base score: 5.5
Base severity: MEDIUM
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CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-117/
x_research-advisory
https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/pull/13736
vendor-advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-117/
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x_research-advisory
Hyperlink: https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/pull/13736
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▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
CISA ADP Vulnrichment
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