CVE-2026-57098 Microsoft Remote Desktop App for Windows Information Disclosure Vulnerability

High 7.5 Published Updated

An attacker can disclose information over a network due to improper cryptographic signature verification in the Windows Remote Desktop Client.

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-2026-57098?

CVE-2026-57098 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop, published on 8 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper verification of cryptographic signature in Windows RDP Client allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

Weakness: CWE-347

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-57098?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Remote Desktop Client.

How do I fix CVE-2026-57098?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-57098 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-57098 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-57098 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ffcr-244p-cmjq.

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