UNITRONIX BetterDesk up to 2.3.0 authentication replay

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in UNITRONIX BetterDesk up to 2.3.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. This manipulation causes authentication replay. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-50575. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in UNITRONIX BetterDesk up to 2.3.0. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authentication replay vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-294. A capture-replay flaw exists when the design of the product makes it possible for a malicious user to sniff network traffic and bypass authentication by replaying it to the server in question to the same effect as the original message (or with minor changes). As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

BetterDesk is a remote desktop management solution. BetterDesk versions through 2.3.0 improperly invalidate deleted device identities, allowing an unauthenticated client to replay or spoof a device ID and bypass registration controls. Version 3.0.0-alpha contains a patch. No known workarounds are available.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-50575 since 06/04/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1040 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 3.0.0-alpha eliminates this vulnerability.

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.7
CNA Vector (GitHub_M): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authentication replay
CWE: CWE-294 / CWE-287
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: BetterDesk 3.0.0-alpha

Timelineinfo

06/04/2026 CVE reserved
08/18/2026 +75 days Advisory disclosed
08/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-50575 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-50575
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-391645

Entryinfo

Created: 08/18/2026 15:58
Changes: 08/18/2026 15:58 (63)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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