EIP-2026-104603

PRE-CVE

Microsoft Remote Desktop Client for Mac 8.0.36 - Code Execution

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-104603. PoCs published by Filippo Cavallarin.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit leverages a vulnerability in Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac (version 8.0.32 and prior) where a malicious RDP URL can be used to read/write files in the user's home directory. The PoC includes a Python script that creates a symbolic link to the victim's home directory and demonstrates arbitrary file operations, as well as a method for achieving remote code execution via SSH URI handler manipulation.

Description

Microsoft Remote Desktop Client for Mac 8.0.36 - Code Execution

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Filippo Cavallarin · localosx
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41149

The exploit leverages a vulnerability in Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac (version 8.0.32 and prior) where a malicious RDP URL can be used to read/write files in the user's home directory. The PoC includes a Python script that creates a symbolic link to the victim's home directory and demonstrates arbitrary file operations, as well as a method for achieving remote code execution via SSH URI handler manipulation.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac (version 8.0.32 and prior)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must click on a malicious RDP URL · Attacker must control a server to host the malicious RDP endpoint · Victim must have Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac installed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026