SB2026022009 - Link following in RustDesk
Published: February 20, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026022009
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-2490)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to an insecure link following issue within the Transfer File feature. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and read arbitrary files.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.