CVE-2026-64624 FreeRDP vulnerability
FreeRDP before 3.28.0 treats lines beginning with forward slash in RDP files as raw command-line options, exposing the entire CLI parser surface to untrusted files. Attackers can craft malicious RDP files with /rdp2tcp, /cert:ignore, or /drive options to execute arbitrary commands, bypass certificate validation, or expose local filesystems without user interaction.
Browse Cryptography security risksQuick answer
FreeRDP should be reviewed and updated if it matches the affected versions. The recommended fix is to apply the vendor-supported patched version or the mitigation steps below, then retest the public website with Fixnx.
Who is affected
Affected versions
- < 3.28.0
Fixed versions
- Apply the latest vendor-supported patched version.
How to fix it
CVE-2026-64624 affects FreeRDP and involves code or command execution. Successful exploitation may let an attacker run unintended code or operating-system commands in the affected process. Prioritize internet-facing, privileged, automation, and production deployments. Upgrade FreeRDP to 3.28.0 or later and replace previously downloaded RDP files with trusted copies.
- Inventory every deployment, device, package, plugin, container, build, and environment that uses FreeRDP.
- Compare the installed version with the recorded affected range: < 3.28.0.
- Upgrade FreeRDP to 3.28.0 or later and replace previously downloaded RDP files with trusted copies.
- Until patched, disable the affected feature, limit untrusted input, and run the service with the lowest practical privileges.
- Review configuration, roles, tokens, network paths, and exposed endpoints connected to FreeRDP; remove access that is not required.
- Review process, shell, web, audit, and network logs for unexpected commands, child processes, downloads, callbacks, or changed files.
- If exploitation is suspected, isolate affected assets, preserve evidence, rotate exposed credentials or keys, restore trusted data, and rebuild compromised systems before returning them to service.
Scan now. Google sign-in is only needed to unlock fix guidance.
Verify the fix
- Confirm every affected asset now runs the fixed vendor-supported release or has the documented mitigation for CVE-2026-64624 in place.
- Use a safe regression test to confirm the affected code or command execution path no longer produces the vulnerable behavior.
- Confirm temporary access controls, endpoint restrictions, network blocks, and least-privilege settings remain effective after the update.
- Review post-remediation logs and rerun Fixnx plus the relevant package, dependency, firmware, browser, or product-specific security check.
- Document affected assets, versions, changes, validation evidence, reviewed logs, and any credential rotation, cleanup, or replacement completed.
Related categories
Related security risks
More published guidance from the same primary category.
CVE-2026-12353 Red Hat Certificate System 9 vulnerability
Updated July 24, 2026
criticalSAML Single Sign On <= 5.4.4 - Unauthenticated Authentication Bypass via SAMLResponse Parameter
Updated July 24, 2026
mediumPayment Plugins for Stripe WooCommerce <= 4.0.7 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary Order Status Modification via Empty Webhook Secret
Updated July 24, 2026
Trusted references
FAQ
What is affected by CVE-2026-64624?
FreeRDP versions listed as affected should be reviewed: < 3.28.0.
What should I fix first?
Start with internet-facing sites, admin panels, login flows, plugins, themes, modules, packages, and systems that process user-controlled input or sensitive data.
How do I confirm the fix worked?
Apply the patched version or mitigation, clear caches where relevant, retest the affected workflow, and run a new Fixnx scan to verify public website exposure signals.
How are Fixnx security risk categories chosen?
Fixnx keeps one canonical risk page and assigns only broad, relevant categories such as ecosystem, technology area, or vulnerability class.