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CVE-2026-50474: Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

highCVSS 8.8CVE-2026-50474
Use after free in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Microsoftproduct: Remote Desktop ClientRemote code execution
What
Use after free in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Who is affected
Unauthorized users targeting Remote Desktop Client deployments.
Urgency
Remediation is urgent due to the high severity rating and potential for remote code execution.
Action
Apply the latest security patch provided by Microsoft.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
high — CVSS 8.8
Published
2026-07-14
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50474

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-50474coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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