CVE-2026-42218 xrdp vulnerability
xrdp is an open source RDP server. Versions 0.10.6 and prior contain a timing side-channel vulnerability in the login interface. Due to a discrepancy in response processing times, a remote attacker can infer the existence of a username on the system, leading to unauthorized information disclosure via username enumeration. This issue has been fixed in version 0.10.6.1.
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neutrinolabs xrdp 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
- < 0.10.6.1
Fixed versions
- Apply the latest vendor-supported patched version.
How to fix it
CVE-2026-42218 affects xrdp and involves sensitive-information exposure. Successful exploitation may expose credentials, keys, configuration, or other sensitive information. Prioritize deployments that process untrusted input, expose the affected feature, or hold sensitive data. Upgrade xrdp to 0.10.6.1 or a later vendor-supported fixed release.
- Inventory every deployment, device, package, plugin, container, build, and environment that uses xrdp.
- Compare the installed version with the recorded affected range: < 0.10.6.1.
- Upgrade xrdp to 0.10.6.1 or a later vendor-supported fixed release.
- Until patched, reduce public exposure, disable the affected workflow where practical, and allow access only from trusted users and systems.
- Review configuration, roles, tokens, network paths, and exposed endpoints connected to xrdp; remove access that is not required.
- Review application, DNS, network, CI, and audit logs for unusual secret access, exports, or outbound transmission.
- 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.
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Verify the fix
- Confirm every affected asset now runs the fixed vendor-supported release or has the documented mitigation for CVE-2026-42218 in place.
- Use a safe regression test to confirm the affected sensitive-information exposure 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.
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FAQ
What is affected by CVE-2026-42218?
neutrinolabs xrdp versions listed as affected should be reviewed: < 0.10.6.1.
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?
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