CVE-2026-57982: Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Use of uninitialized resource in Windows RDP allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- The use of uninitialized resource allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
- Who is affected
- Authorized users of Windows RDP.
- Urgency
- Remediation is medium urgency due to the risk of information disclosure.
- Action
- Update to the latest version from Microsoft.
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Details
Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-57982
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.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-579820.95% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 58% of all scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-57982 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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