CVE-2026-3598 (GCVE-0-2026-3598)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-03-05 14:14 – Updated: 2026-03-06 18:18
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
RustDesk Server Generates Config Strings Using Reversible Encoding (Base64 + Reverse) Instead of Encryption
Summary
Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm vulnerability in rustdesk-server-pro RustDesk Server Pro rustdesk-server-pro on Windows, MacOS, Linux (Config string generation, web console export modules) allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data. This vulnerability is associated with program routines Config export/generation routines.
This issue affects RustDesk Server Pro: through 1.7.5.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-03-06 18:18 UTC
Assigner
VULSec
CNA
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://rustdesk.com/docs/en/client/ | technical-descriptionx_--config documentation |
| https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSds6… | third-party-advisoryexploit |
| https://www.vulsec.org/ | vdb-entrythird-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| rustdesk-server-pro | RustDesk Server Pro |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 1.7.5
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Date Public
2026-03-05 13:45
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