CVE-2026-73241: FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-73241?

freerdp: upgrade to 3.30.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-73241 being exploited?

CVE-2026-73241 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-2026-73241 affect?

CVE-2026-73241 affects freerdp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to 3.30.0, FreeRDP server-side RDSTLS in libfreerdp/core/rdstls.c accepts an attacker-supplied RDSTLS_TYPE_CAPABILITIES PDU while rdstls_server_authenticate is waiting f

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-73241?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-73241 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting freerdp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to 3.30.0, FreeRDP server-side RDSTLS in libfreerdp/core/rdstls.c accepts an attacker-supplied RDSTLS_TYPE_CAPABILITIES PDU while rdstls_server_authenticate is waiting for RDSTLS_TYPE_AUTHREQ, leaving resultCode at RDSTLS_RESULT_SUCCESS and allowing a remote unauthenticated client to bypass the RedirectionGuid, username, domain, or password checks. This issue is fixed in versi

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
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	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2026-08-11
Last modified	2026-09-25

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

Last updated 2026-09-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-11 20:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-25 15:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

freerdp freerdp UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.30.0

Fixed in: 3.30.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.30.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade freerdp

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-2026-73241?

freerdp: upgrade to 3.30.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-73241 being exploited?

CVE-2026-73241 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-2026-73241 affect?

CVE-2026-73241 affects freerdp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to 3.30.0, FreeRDP server-side RDSTLS in libfreerdp/core/rdstls.c accepts an attacker-supplied RDSTLS_TYPE_CAPABILITIES PDU while rdstls_server_authenticate is waiting f

How urgent is CVE-2026-73241?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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