CVE-2026-54538: xrdp is an open source RDP server

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-54538?

xrdp: upgrade to 0.10.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-54538 being exploited?

CVE-2026-54538 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-2026-54538 affect?

CVE-2026-54538 affects xrdp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). xrdp is an open source RDP server. In versions 0.10.6 and prior, a n issue was discovered where the software fails to properly validate the totalLength field within the RDP protocol control header during packet reception. An unauthenticated

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-54538?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-54538 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting xrdp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

xrdp is an open source RDP server. In versions 0.10.6 and prior, a n issue was discovered where the software fails to properly validate the totalLength field within the RDP protocol control header during packet reception. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted packet that forces the xrdp process or thread into an infinite, CPU-bound loop. Because the internal pointer fails to advance and t

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-835
Published	2026-07-20
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: neutrinolabs

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-20 17:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

neutrinolabs xrdp UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.10.6.1

Fixed in: 0.10.6.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xrdp || rpm -q xrdp || xrdp --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.10.6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade xrdp

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xrdp

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-54538?

xrdp: upgrade to 0.10.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-54538 being exploited?

CVE-2026-54538 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-2026-54538 affect?

CVE-2026-54538 affects xrdp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). xrdp is an open source RDP server. In versions 0.10.6 and prior, a n issue was discovered where the software fails to properly validate the totalLength field within the RDP protocol control header during packet reception. An unauthenticated

How urgent is CVE-2026-54538?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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