CVE-2026-12161: Improper input validation in the SSH Elevate Shell feature allows an authenticated user with permission to cr

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-12161?

remote desktop manager: upgrade to 2026.2.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-12161 being exploited?

CVE-2026-12161 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-12161 affect?

CVE-2026-12161 affects remote desktop manager. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Improper input validation in the SSH Elevate Shell feature allows an authenticated user with permission to create or modify a shared SSH entry to execute arbitrary commands on a remote SSH host using stored elevation credentials via a cr

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-12161 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting remote desktop manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper input validation in the SSH Elevate Shell feature allows an authenticated user with permission to create or modify a shared SSH entry to execute arbitrary commands on a remote SSH host using stored elevation credentials via a crafted alternate username and user interaction with the Elevate Shell action. This affects : - Remote Desktop Manager 2026.2.5.0 through 2026.2.7.0 - Remote Desktop Manager 2026.1.23.0 and earlier

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2026-06-16
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): Devolutions Inc. · Vendor: devolutions

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-16 01:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

devolutions remote desktop manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 2026.2.8.0

Fixed in: 2026.2.8.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy remote-desktop-manager || rpm -q remote-desktop-manager || remote-desktop-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 2026.2.8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade remote-desktop-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade remote-desktop-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-12161?

remote desktop manager: upgrade to 2026.2.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-12161 being exploited?

CVE-2026-12161 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-12161 affect?

CVE-2026-12161 affects remote desktop manager. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Improper input validation in the SSH Elevate Shell feature allows an authenticated user with permission to create or modify a shared SSH entry to execute arbitrary commands on a remote SSH host using stored elevation credentials via a cr

How urgent is CVE-2026-12161?

Priority 40/100. High severity

Software pages

WinRM and RDP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-12162 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE Improper host validation in the social login autofill feature in Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager 2026.2.8
CVE-2026-13372 HIGH 7.2 UPGRADE Incorrect link resolution by display name in the custom PowerShell VPN editor in Devolutions Remote Desktop Ma

References

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