CVE-2026-45491

Published Jun 9, 2026

Last updated 20 days ago

Overview

Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
Source
secure@microsoft.com
NVD status
Analyzed
Products
.net

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
5.5
Impact score
3.6
Exploitability score
1.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Severity
MEDIUM

Weaknesses

secure@microsoft.com
CWE-59

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.