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CVE-2026-15681

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.5 EPSS 0.10% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-13 · Last synced 2026-08-12

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AnyDesk installations are vulnerable to a denial-of-service condition due to improper handling of screen recording files, which allows local attackers with low-privileged code execution to create arbitrary files through junctions. This vulnerability can disrupt service availability, making it critical for organizations using AnyDesk to prioritize patching to mitigate potential service interruptions. System administrators and security teams should assess their environments for this flaw and implement necessary updates.

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CVE
CVE-2026-15681
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.5
EPSS
0.10%

Original NVD Description

AnyDesk Screen Recording Link Following Denial-of-Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of AnyDesk. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of screen recording files. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the service to create arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-26591.

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