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CVE-2026-2490Disclosure

LOWCVSS 5.5 · MEDIUM

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Track advisory updates for patch or workaround availability

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

RustDesk Client for Windows Transfer File Link Following Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of RustDesk Client for Windows. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Transfer File feature. By uploading a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to read arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-27909.

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0.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Other references
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-59

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

NONE

Momentum

STABLE

Threat summary

  • 2 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Technical details provided in 2 signals
  • Disclosure: 2 classified signals
  • Peaked 1d ago at 1 mentions (2026-02-20); latest day: 1
  • 2 total mentions across 2 days

Deep dive

Activity timeline2 mentions / 2d
00111Mentions · 2026-02-20: 1Mentions · 2026-02-23: 1Technical Details · 2026-02-20: 1Technical Details · 2026-02-23: 102-2002-23
Signal classification1 categories
Disclosure
2100.0%
Referenced assets2 URLs
Full discourse2 posts
  • SystemTek - Technology news website@SystemTek_UK
    Disclosure

    RustDesk Client for Windows Transfer File Link Following Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2026-2490) #CVE20262490 #CyberSecurity #InformationDisclosureVulnerability #RustDesk https://www.systemtek.co.uk/?p=48515 https://t.co/aXCe3eqhSr

    Post summary

    A new information disclosure vulnerability (CVE-2026-2490) in RustDesk Client for Windows has been disclosed, with details available via the provided links.

    0000056
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  • CVE@CVEnew
    Disclosure

    CVE-2026-2490 RustDesk Client for Windows Transfer File Link Following Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive informati… https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-2490

    Post summary

    The post announces CVE‑2026‑2490 as an information‑disclosure flaw in RustDesk Client for Windows that permits local attackers to reveal sensitive data, with no additional details on exploits, patches, or active use.

    0000076
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