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CVE-2026-12161

8.8 · HIGH

Improper input validation in the SSH Elevate Shell feature allows an authenticated user with permission to create or modify a shared SSH entry to execute arbitrary commands on a remote SSH host u…

Published Jun 16, 2026CWE-78EPSS 0.44%

Overview

CVE-2026-12161 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 16, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Improper input validation in the SSH Elevate Shell feature allows an authenticated user

with permission to create or modify a shared SSH entry to execute

arbitrary commands on a remote SSH host using stored elevation

credentials via a crafted alternate username and user interaction with

the Elevate Shell action.

This affects  : 

- Remote Desktop Manager 2026.2.5.0 through 2026.2.7.0

- Remote Desktop Manager 2026.1.23.0 and earlier

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refdevolutions.net/security/advisories/DEVO-2026-0018/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-12161?

CVE-2026-12161 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 16, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-12161?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-12161?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-12161?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2026-12161 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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