.NET Tampering Vulnerability
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-50526 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | microsoft |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-07-14 20:17:37 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-07-15 11:16:32 UTC |
| Description | Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in .NET allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 7 HIGH from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Problem Types: CWE-59 | CWE-345 | CWE-59 CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') | CWE-345 CWE-345: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 7 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 7 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
LocalAttack Complexity
HighPrivileges Required
LowUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Microsoft | .NET 10.0 | affected 10.0.0 10.0.6 custom | Not specified |
| CNA | Microsoft | .NET 8.0 | affected 8.0.0 8.0.29 custom | Not specified |
| CNA | Microsoft | .NET 9.0 | affected 9.0.0 9.0.18 custom | Not specified |
| CNA | Microsoft | Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.12 | affected 17.12.0 17.12.22 custom | Not specified |
| CNA | Microsoft | Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.14 | affected 17.14.0 17.14.36 custom | Not specified |
| CNA | Microsoft | Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 Version 18.7 | affected 18.0 18.7.4 custom | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50526 | [email protected] | msrc.microsoft.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.