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CVE-2026-72745

8.7
High
EPSS n/aPatch availableAug 11, 2026

Out-of-bounds in FreeRDP Kerberos token parsing enabling memory corruption.

common questions

Is CVE-2026-72745 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-72745 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked.

How severe is CVE-2026-72745?

CVE-2026-72745 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.7. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-72745?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-72745. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-72745 affect?

CVE-2026-72745 affects FreeRDP < 3.30.0, Applications/devices using FreeRDP library, RDP CredSSP/NLA authentication flows. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-72745?

Upgrade FreeRDP to ≥3.30.0; restrict RDP exposure and apply network mitigations.

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
FreeRDP < 3.30.0Applications/devices using FreeRDP libraryRDP CredSSP/NLA authentication flows
impact

Oversized GSS Wrap EC causes out-of-bounds read/write during Kerberos decryption, enabling info disclosure, memory corruption, DoS and possible RCE.

action required

Immediate action required

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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