CVE-2026-95964: Microsoft Remote Desktop Client race condition code execution

CVE-2026-95964 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.5 · Published 2026-11-10

Microsoft Remote Desktop Client contains a race condition vulnerability in its synchronization logic that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's computer over the network. An attacker can exploit this flaw without authentication to gain complete control of the affected system, potentially leading to data theft, malware installation, or lateral movement within an organization.

Technologies: Microsoft Remote Desktop Client. Vendors: Microsoft.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-95964 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-95964 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-95964?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.5, published 10 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Microsoft Remote Desktop Client.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-95964?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-95964 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a hosted service.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-95964?
Check whether you run Microsoft Remote Desktop Client. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

The vulnerability is a race condition (CWE-362) in the Remote Desktop Client's shared resource handling due to improper synchronization. The flaw permits remote code execution over the network without requiring user interaction or prior authentication, giving an attacker arbitrary code execution capabilities on the affected system.

Affected products

  • Microsoft Remote Desktop Client

Timeline

  • 2026-11-10: disclosed

References

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