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CVE-2026-41477

Deskflow authentication bypass

7.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.20%
  1. Published24 Apr 2026

Description

Deskflow is a keyboard and mouse sharing app. In 1.20.0, 1.26.0.134, and earlier, Deskflow daemon runs as SYSTEM and exposes an IPC named pipe with WorldAccessOption enabled. The daemon processes privileged commands without authentication, allowing any local unprivileged user to execute arbitrary commands as SYSTEM. Affects both stable v1.20.0 + and Continuous v1.26.0.134 prerelease.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Deskflow≥ 1.20.0 ≤ 1.26.0.161

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-41477 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-41477 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.20%.

How severe is CVE-2026-41477?

CVE-2026-41477 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-41477?

Affected products include Deskflow.

How do I fix CVE-2026-41477?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.