CVE-2026-96225

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in .NET allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-96225

Configurations

No configuration.

History

13 Oct 2026, 19:21

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-10-13 19:21

Updated : 2026-10-22 22:19

NVD link : CVE-2026-96225

Mitre link : CVE-2026-96225

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-96225

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

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