CVE-2026-30796
RustDesk Server Pro API Requires Address Book Password in Plaintext for Sync Protocol
Description
Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability in rustdesk-server-pro RustDesk Server Pro rustdesk-server-pro on Windows, MacOS, Linux (Address book sync API modules) allows Sniffing Attacks. This vulnerability is associated with program files Closed source — API endpoint handling heartbeat sync and program routines Heartbeat API handler (accepts preset-address-book-password in plaintext). This issue affects RustDesk Server Pro: through 1.7.5.
INFO
Published Date :
March 5, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 5, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
2fdefc65-d750-4b8d-96ee-6e2c0c42dbfe
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-30796
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 2fdefc65-d750-4b8d-96ee-6e2c0c42dbfe | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 2fdefc65-d750-4b8d-96ee-6e2c0c42dbfe |
Solution
- Update RustDesk Server Pro to the latest version.
- Ensure sensitive data is transmitted over encrypted channels.
- Configure the address book sync API securely.
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-2026-30796.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://rustdesk.com/docs/en/ |
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New CVE Received by 2fdefc65-d750-4b8d-96ee-6e2c0c42dbfe
Mar. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability in rustdesk-server-pro RustDesk Server Pro rustdesk-server-pro on Windows, MacOS, Linux (Address book sync API modules) allows Sniffing Attacks. This vulnerability is associated with program files Closed source — API endpoint handling heartbeat sync and program routines Heartbeat API handler (accepts preset-address-book-password in plaintext). This issue affects RustDesk Server Pro: through 1.7.5. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-319 Added Reference https://rustdesk.com/docs/en/