CVE-2019-0787

Name: CVE-2019-0787
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-11T22:15:13.663+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 11.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-0787 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Windows Remote Desktop Client when a user connects to a malicious server, aka 'Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0788, CVE-2019-1290, CVE-2019-1291.. EPSS estimates a 11.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Windows Remote Desktop Client when a user connects to a malicious server, aka 'Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0788, CVE-2019-1290, CVE-2019-1291.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

11.72%

95.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1709	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1803	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1809	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1903	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions	—

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0787Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0787Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-0787?

How severe is CVE-2019-0787?

CVE-2019-0787 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 11.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0787?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

How Strix Helps

Related CVEs from 2019

View all 2019CVEs →

Are you affected by CVE-2019-0787?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST