CVE-2026-45491

Published Jun 9, 2026

Last updated 7 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.