CVE-2026-56171
Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Information Disclosure vulnerability
MSRC advisory July 16, 2026
Alert details
- Source feed
- Microsoft MSRC
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-56171
- Affected products
- Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Information Disclosure · Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Information Disclosure · Microsoft
What happened
Exposure of private personal information to an unauthorized actor in Windows RDP allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
What it means for your business
Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Information Disclosure vulnerability (CVE-2026-56171) was added to Microsoft’s security update guidance. Exposure of private personal information to an unauthorized actor in Windows RDP allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network. If you need help checking exposure, call (864) 335-9223.
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