CVE-2026-56190 Remote Desktop Protocol Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An unauthorized attacker can execute arbitrary code over the network by exploiting an uninitialized resource in the Windows Remote Desktop Protocol.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-56190?
CVE-2026-56190 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1607, published on 14 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Use of uninitialized resource in Windows RDP allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Weakness: CWE-908
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-56190?
It affects 12 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, Microsoft Windows 11 24h2, Microsoft Windows 11 25h2 and 6 more.
How do I fix CVE-2026-56190?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-56190 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2026-56190 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-56190 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-p6h4-4rmr-4h27.