CVE-2023-5766
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: November 1, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A remote code execution vulnerability in Remote Desktop Manager 2023.2.33 and earlier on Windows allows an attacker to remotely execute code from another windows user session on the same host via a specially crafted TCP packet.
Risk Analysis
Remote Desktop Manager is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute code from another user session via a crafted TCP packet. This critical flaw is remotely exploitable and carries a 9.8 CVSS score. It poses a significant threat to Windows environments running the software.
There is no known public exploit, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Update Remote Desktop Manager to a version beyond 2023.2.33 and ensure Windows systems are fully patched.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-5766 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-2023-5766 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts