HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-26271
MEDIUM

CVE-2026-26271

CWE-126Published: February 25, 2026· Updated: Feb 27, 2026

5.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:12.3th

Official Description

FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to version 3.23.0, a buffer overread in `freerdp_image_copy_from_icon_data()` (libfreerdp/codec/color.c) can be triggered by crafted RDP Window Icon (TS_ICON_INFO) data. The bug is reachable over the network when a client processes icon data from an RDP server (or from a man-in-the-middle). Version 3.23.0 fixes the issue.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-26271 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Affected Vendors & Products

FreeRDP1 product
freerdp
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/f5e20403d6e325e11b68129803f967fb5aeec1cb
PATCHhttps://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-hr4m-ph4g-48j6

All References (2)

→
https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/f5e20403d6e325e11b68129803f967fb5aeec1cbPatch
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https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-hr4m-ph4g-48j6Patch · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-26271
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-126
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.04%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedFeb 25, 2026

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2026-26271 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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