Security3 hOctober 9, 2026, 19:59

Working exploit published for pre-auth AnyDesk Linux flaw giving root access

Researchers published a full working exploit for a pre-authentication remote code execution flaw in AnyDesk for Linux that grants root access before a connection is approved. The bug was patched in version 8.0.3 in June, but the changelog described the fix only as a crash bug, with no CVE assigned.

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Exploit grants root access before a connection is approved
Flaw was patched in AnyDesk 8.0.3 in June
Changelog called the fix a crash bug, with no CVE
Patch shipped without security disclosure details

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