CVE-2026-12161

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 v3 8.8 HIGH

8.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://devolutions.net/security/advisories/DEVO-2026-0018/	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:devolutions:remote_desktop_manager:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-06-16 01:16

Updated : 2026-07-20 15:16

NVD link : CVE-2026-12161

Mitre link : CVE-2026-12161

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-12161

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Products Affected

devolutions

remote_desktop_manager

CWE

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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