CVE-2026-32157
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.78%
Last modified
CVE-2026-32157 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use after free in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Remote Desktop Client | < 2.0.1070.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.9060 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.8644 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.7184 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.7184 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.6936 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.8246 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.8246 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.1836 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.9060 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.8644 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.5020 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.2274 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.32690 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-32157?
Use after free in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-32157?
CVE-2026-32157 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-32157?
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
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