CVE-2026-78463

High

Description

Improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductMicrosoft Remote Desktop Client
PublishedSep 8, 2026
First seenSep 8, 2026

How to fix

Update
  • microsoft remote_desktop_client1.2.7279 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
microsoft remote_desktop_clientv < 1.2.72791.2.7279

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