CVE-2026-12161
Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager SSH Elevation Command Injection
Description
Improper input validation in the SSH Elevate Shell feature in Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager 2026.2.7 allows an authenticated user with permission to create or modify a shared SSH entry to execute arbitrary commands on a remote SSH host using stored elevation credentials via a crafted alternate username and user interaction with the Elevate Shell action.
INFO
Published Date :
June 16, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 16, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Update Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager to a patched version.
- Restrict SSH Elevate Shell feature access.
- Validate all user inputs for SSH entries.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-12161.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://devolutions.net/security/advisories/DEVO-2026-0018/ |
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-12161 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-12161
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper input validation in the SSH Elevate Shell feature in Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager 2026.2.7 allows an authenticated user with permission to create or modify a shared SSH entry to execute arbitrary commands on a remote SSH host using stored elevation credentials via a crafted alternate username and user interaction with the Elevate Shell action. Added CWE CWE-78 Added Reference https://devolutions.net/security/advisories/DEVO-2026-0018/