CVE-2026-50526
HighCVSS 7.0Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk7th percentile - higher than 7% of all known CVEs
Summary
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in .NET allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
Risk Assessment
Risk involves potential file modification by an attacker with local access, which could lead to privilege escalation or system integrity compromise.
Recommendation
Apply patches from Microsoft for .NET and restrict local user permissions.
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A vulnerability in .NET related to improper link resolution before file access allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in .NET allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS

