Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025 Remote Desktop Services improper authorization
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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| 9.5 | $5k-$25k | 0.00+ |
Summary
A vulnerability categorized as very critical has been discovered in Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Remote Desktop Services. The manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-61356. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025. It has been classified as very critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Remote Desktop Services. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
Missing authentication for critical function in Windows Remote Desktop Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
The advisory is shared for download at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-61356 since 07/08/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 08/11/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1548.002.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
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Product
Type
Vendor
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Version
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
- Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.9VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5
VulDB Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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Exploiting
Class: Improper authorizationCWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔒
Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
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Timeline
07/08/2026 CVE reserved08/11/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/11/2026 VulDB entry created
08/11/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: microsoft.comProduct: microsoft.com
Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-61356 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-61356
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-388284
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215
Entry
Created: 08/11/2026 19:57Changes: 08/11/2026 19:57 (54)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
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