FreeRDP before 3.32.2 contains an improper certificate validation vulnerability in tls_verify_certificate() that
Affects freerdpSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.1 Critical · fixed in 3.32.2+dfsg-0ubuntu0.24.04.1 : patch freerdp as a priority.
Data as of 9 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (VulnCheck) | CVSS 4.0 | 9.1 |
|---|---|---|
| CNA (VulnCheck) | CVSS 3.1 | 7.4 |
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 5% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 3.32.2+dfsg-0ubuntu0.24.04.1, 3.32.2+dfsg-0ubuntu0.26.10.1, 3.32.2+dfsg-0ubuntu0.26.04.1
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 3 Nov 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 9 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade the Ubuntu freerdp3 to 3.32.2+dfsg-0ubuntu0.24.04.1 (package) or 3.32.2+dfsg-0ubuntu0.26.10.1 (package) or 3.32.2+dfsg-0ubuntu0.26.04.1 (package).
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10freerdp3pkg:deb/ubuntu/freerdp3?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSfreerdp3pkg:deb/ubuntu/freerdp3?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSfreerdp3pkg:deb/ubuntu/freerdp3?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTSfreerdp2pkg:deb/ubuntu/freerdp2?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSfreerdp2pkg:deb/ubuntu/freerdp2?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTSfreerdp2pkg:deb/ubuntu/freerdp2?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and should be applied by upgrading FreeRDP to version 3.32.2 or later. Ubuntu users should update to the fixed package versions as specified in the Ubuntu Security Notice USN-9007-1. Standard system updates will apply the necessary fixes. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
FreeRDP versions prior to 3.32.2 contain a vulnerability in the tls_verify_certificate() function where improper certificate validation allows acceptance of Common Name fallback despite non-matching Subject Alternative Name entries and incorrect matching of IP literals against DNS strings. This flaw enables man-in-the-middle attackers with a certificate from a trusted client CA to bypass server identity verification and intercept Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions, including keystrokes, clipboard data, and screen content. The issue is addressed in FreeRDP version 3.32.2 and later.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-121392 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-121392 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-jq25-3374-4262 (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/freerdp-before-3.32.2-certificate-identity-validation-bypass-via-tls-verify-certificate (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-9007-1 (opens in a new tab)