Vulnerability Description
RustDesk before 1.5.0 on Windows fails to enforce the one-way file transfer option against peer clipboard file requests, allowing authenticated peers to read files from the host clipboard. Attackers can send FormatDataRequest and FileContentsRequest messages to retrieve copied files by guessing the FileGroupDescriptorW format identifier.
CVSS Score
LOW
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk
- https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/blob/1.4.9/libs/clipboard/src/windows/wf_cl
- https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/blob/1.4.9/src/ui_cm_interface.rs#L618-L638
- https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/commit/f299fb9906006247863250d7dfaa016f29ee
- https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/pull/16333
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/rustdesk-before-1.5.0-one-way-file-transfer
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-100417?
CVE-2026-100417 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.1 (LOW). RustDesk before 1.5.0 on Windows fails to enforce the one-way file transfer option against peer clipboard file requests, allowing authenticated peers to read files from the host clipboard. Attackers c...
How severe is CVE-2026-100417?
CVE-2026-100417 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-100417?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.