Review reviewHigh

CVE-2026-12161

Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager, remote desktop manager

Improper input validation in the SSH Elevate Shell feature 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. This affects : - Remote Desktop Manager 2026.2.5.0 through 2026.2.7.0 - Remote Desktop Manager 2026.1.23.0 and earlier

CVSS: 8.8
EPSS: 0.44%
CISA KEV: Not listed
Published: 2026.06.16

PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV

Exploit probability0.44%

Technical severityCVSS 8.8

Vulnerability overview

Affected product and versions

Product: Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager, remote desktop manager
Affected versions: >= 2026.2.5.0 <= 2026.2.7, <= 2026.1.23.0, < 2026.2.8.0
Fixed versions: 2026.2.8.0

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide

1
Identify
Confirm that Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager, remote desktop manager and an affected version are present.
2
Prioritize
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
3
Remediate
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
4
Verify
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE: CWE-78