CVE-2026-47654
HIGH 7.5Heap-based buffer overflow in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
ELEVATED IMPACT
Severe if exploited (CVSS 7.5), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.
Exploitation likelihood
0.5%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 42nd percentile
○ In CISA KEV
○ Public exploit / PoC
Impact if exploited
7.5CVSS 3.1 · HIGH
- ConfidentialityHigh
- IntegrityHigh
- AvailabilityHigh
What an attacker needs
- ✓Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
- ✓Privileges: No account or privileges required
- ⚠User interaction: A user must take an action (click / open a file)
- ⚠Complexity: Needs a race window or specific setup
✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it
Affected
Vendors Microsoft
Products Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2016 (Server Core Installation) Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2019 (Server Core Installation) Windows Server 2022 Windows Server 2025 Windows Server 2025 (Server Core Installation)
Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-416: Use after free
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:T/RC:C