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Researchers Publish Working Exploit for Pre-Auth AnyDesk Linux Flaw That Gives Root Access

The Hacker News·October 9, 2026·1 min read
Researchers Publish Working Exploit for Pre-Auth AnyDesk Linux Flaw That Gives Root Access

Researchers published a working exploit for a pre-authentication remote code execution flaw in AnyDesk Linux that grants root access before connection approval. AnyDesk patched the flaw in version 8.0.3 in June. The exploit gives attackers root access before anyone approves the connection.

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