Microsoft Remote Desktop Client prior 1.2.7279.0 code injection

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7.1$0-$5k1.35+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Remote Desktop Client. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation leads to code injection. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-78463. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Microsoft Remote Desktop Client. This issue affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

The advisory is shared at msrc.microsoft.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-78463 since 08/24/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/09/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 1.2.7279.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Remote Desktop Client 1.2.7279.0

Timelineinfo

08/24/2026 CVE reserved
09/08/2026 +15 days VulDB entry created
09/09/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
09/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-78463 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-78463
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-400925

Entryinfo

Created: 09/09/2026 01:50
Changes: 09/09/2026 01:50 (61)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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