Vulnerability Snapshot
CVE-2026-30789 is rated CRITICAL — exploitation is trivial or already observed in the wild and impact is severe. Patch immediately, not on the next maintenance window.
Affected technology: rustdesk, iphone_os, macos, android, linux_kernel, plus 1 other product variants.
Executive Summary
Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay, Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort vulnerability in rustdesk-client RustDesk Client rustdesk-client on Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android (Client login, peer authentication modules) allows Reusing Session IDs (aka Session Replay).
This vulnerability is associated with program files src/client.Rs and program routines hash_password(), login proof construction.
This issue affects RustDesk Client: through 1.4.5.
Why It Matters
CVE-2026-30789 is rated CRITICAL severity, requiring immediate attention from security teams.
CVSS Base Score: 9.8/10
EPSS (Exploit Prediction): 0.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Affected Technologies
Vendors: rustdesk, apple, google, linux, microsoft
Products: rustdesk, iphone_os, macos, android, linux_kernel, windows
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References & Sources
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Affected Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-30789?
CVE-2026-30789 is a critical-severity vulnerability tracked under the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures program. Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay, Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort vulnerability in rustdesk-client RustDesk Client rustdesk-client on Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, And
Am I affected?
Check whether your environment runs rustdesk, iphone_os, macos, android, linux_kernel. If you operate any of those, treat yourself as in scope until you have evidence otherwise. A Vulnios scan will identify the exact assets carrying the affected version.
How urgent is the response?
Critical: do not wait for your normal patch cycle. Verify exposure today, apply the vendor patch immediately, and add detection rules for any post-exploit indicators.
How do I remediate?
Apply the vendor patch listed in the upstream advisory linked under Sources. If the patch is not yet available, follow the vendor-supplied workaround (often a config flag or feature disable) and add detections for the published exploit pattern in your SIEM. Re-scan after the patch lands to confirm the finding clears.
Where can I track exploitation activity?
Watch CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog for CVE-2026-30789. Cross-reference with public exploit databases and your own SIEM/IDS for indicator-of-compromise patterns. Vulnios tracks KEV status automatically and surfaces it on the asset findings view.
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