Name: Microsoft Visual Studio: CVE-2026-96231: .NET Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2026-96231, CWE-59, CVSS 7.8, EPSS 0.00341

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

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.8
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Microsoft Visual_studio	—	Update Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 to the latest version in the current channel channel.Update Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 to the latest version in the current channel channel.	Oct 13, 2026	Oct 13, 2026

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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