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CVE-2026-30783 rustdesk-client CVE debrief
CVE-2026-30783 is a Privilege Abuse vulnerability affecting RustDesk Client versions up to 1.4.8 across Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and WebClient. The issue lies in modules such as Client signaling, API sync loop, and config management, specifically in program files src/rendezvous_mediator.Rs and src/hbbs_http/sync.Rs. With a CVSS score of 4.8, this medium-severity vulnerability requires local access and low privileges to exploit. Defenders should assess their exposure, prioritize patching, and limit potential abuse.
- Vendor
- rustdesk-client
- Product
- Unknown
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 4.8
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-03-05
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-06-22
- Advisory published
- 2026-03-05
- Advisory updated
- 2026-06-22
Who should care
Organizations using RustDesk Client version 1.4.8 or earlier on Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, or WebClient should prioritize patching. IT and security teams responsible for managing these platforms must assess their exposure and take immediate action to limit potential privilege abuse.
Technical summary
The vulnerability, CVE-2026-30783, is associated with specific program files and routines in RustDesk Client, including src/rendezvous_mediator.Rs and src/hbbs_http/sync.Rs, particularly in the API sync loop and config handling. The CVSS vector is CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X, indicating a medium severity with a score of 4.8. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-602 and CWE-841.
Defensive priority
Medium priority due to local access requirement but potential for privilege escalation; immediate patching recommended for exposed systems.
Recommended defensive actions
- Inventory and assess all systems using RustDesk Client versions up to 1.4.8.
- Apply patches or updates to RustDesk Client to version 1.4.9 or later.
- Review and limit local privilege escalation paths.
- Monitor for suspicious API sync loop and config handling activities.
- Implement compensating controls for high-risk systems.
Evidence notes
The primary evidence for this vulnerability comes from the NVD and CVE.org records. The vulnerability affects RustDesk Client up to version 1.4.8 across multiple platforms. Defenders should verify their system configurations and review official advisories for accurate details.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-30783 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-30783
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-30783 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-30783
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Mitigation or vendor reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSds6jjpd38oO_yIAyd1HYtKNUuea-I-ozAPpGhYI7QgAU-QGJ7D8a4rOZVj1vmiUXV1EcdRHf9aZAW/pub
2fdefc65-d750-4b8d-96ee-6e2c0c42dbfe - Exploit, Third Party Advisory
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://rustdesk.com/docs/en/client/
2fdefc65-d750-4b8d-96ee-6e2c0c42dbfe - Product
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Mitigation or vendor reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.vulsec.org/
2fdefc65-d750-4b8d-96ee-6e2c0c42dbfe - Third Party Advisory
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.