CVE-2022-26940: microsoft remote_desktop_client
CVSS: 6.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 10-05-2022Last modified 02-01-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-26940 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) vulnerability in microsoft remote_desktop_client. EPSS estimates a 2.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 85.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
2.68%
0%100%
Low · +0.19 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 10-05-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 02-01-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Remote Desktop Protocol Client Information Disclosure Vulnerability
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 6.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Medium 4.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.68%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
86%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.19 pp
From 2.50% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score2.68%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Microsoft5 products
- remote_desktop_clientna
- remote desktop client for windows desktop≥ 1.2.0.0, < 1.2.3130
- windows_11na
- windows 11 version 21h2≥ 10.0.0, < 10.0.22000.675
- windows_server_2022≥ 10.0.20348.0, < 10.0.20348.707
1 vendor · 5 products
References
2 links- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-26940Vendor Advisory
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-26940X Refsource MISCX TransferredPatchVendor Advisory