CVE-2023-5765
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: November 1, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Improper access control in the password analyzer feature in Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager 2023.2.33 and earlier on Windows allows an attacker to bypass permissions via data source switching.
Risk Analysis
An improper access control vulnerability in the password analyzer feature of Remote Desktop Manager allows attackers to bypass permissions by switching data sources. This critical flaw is remotely exploitable and carries a 9.8 CVSS score. It could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive credentials.
No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not included in the CISA KEV list.
Update Remote Desktop Manager to a version later than 2023.2.33 to resolve the access control issue.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-5765 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-5765 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts