HIGH
CVE-2026-44801
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
0.6 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
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Affected and fixed versions
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Description
Use after free in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Technical details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
- Published
- 2026-06-19
- Last Modified
- 2026-07-08
- MSRC Title
- Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-44801?
Use after free in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Is CVE-2026-44801 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2026-44801 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.6% on 2026-10-19, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-44801?
CVE-2026-44801 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C.
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