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CVE-2019-0708 CISA KEV — actively exploited Ransomware-linked

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft — Windows

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Remote Desktop Services formerly known as Terminal Services when an unauthenticated attacker connects to the target system using RDP and sends specially crafted requests, aka 'Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

CVSS scoreCritical

9.8

EPSS — exploitation probabilityCritical

100.0%

Vector breakdown

Attack vector
Network
Attack complexity
Low
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Published
May 16, 2019
Modified
Jun 17, 2026
Added to KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Federal patch due
May 3, 2022

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weakness classification

Affected packages

Proof-of-concept & exploitation references

8 found

Public repositories whose name or description references CVE-2019-0708, found via a live GitHub search at request time. These are community-sourced signals, not a verified working exploit — cross-check each one before relying on it, and treat higher star counts and recent activity as (weak) corroboration, not proof.

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0708?

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Remote Desktop Services formerly known as Terminal Services when an unauthenticated attacker connects to the target system using RDP and sends specially crafted requests, aka 'Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

How severe is CVE-2019-0708?

CVE-2019-0708 has a CVSS base score of 9.8 out of 10 (CVSS 3.1).

Is CVE-2019-0708 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. CVE-2019-0708 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added Nov 3, 2021, meaning CISA has confirmed evidence of active exploitation. It is also flagged as used in ransomware campaigns.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2019-0708?

100.0% - meaning FIRST.org's EPSS model estimates a 100.0% probability this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 30 days (100% percentile among all scored CVEs).

Is there exploit tooling available for CVE-2019-0708?

We found 8 public GitHub repositories referencing CVE-2019-0708, though none matched a known Nuclei template or Metasploit module at last check. Review each one before relying on it - see the proof-of-concept section above.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-0708?

CVE-2019-0708 is classified under CWE-416 (CWE-416 Use After Free).

Cross-checked against

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