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CVE-2026-62897

HIGH 7

Published 2026-08-11 · Last modified 2026-08-21

Integer overflow or wraparound in .NET Framework allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

ELEVATED IMPACT

Severe if exploited (CVSS 7), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.

Exploitation likelihood

0.3%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 26th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

7CVSS 3.1 · HIGH

  • ConfidentialityHigh
  • IntegrityHigh
  • AvailabilityHigh

What an attacker needs

  • Access: Requires local access to the host
  • Privileges: No account or privileges required
  • User interaction: A user must take an action (click / open a file)
  • Complexity: Needs a race window or specific setup

✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it

Proof of concept & exploit code

Test against your own equipment

curl -s https://vulnpedia.com/cve/CVE-2026-62897/poc.jsonMachine-readable PoC index for this CVE (for automation).

Listed for defensive triage, patch verification, and authorized testing on systems you own. Machine-readable: /cve/CVE-2026-62897/poc.json

Affected

Vendors Microsoft

Products .Net 10.0 .Net 8.0 .Net 9.0 Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 And 4.7.2 Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 And 4.8 Microsoft .Net Framework 4.8.1 Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.14 Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 Version 18.8 .Net Framework Windows 11 26h1 Windows 10 1809

Weakness (CWE)

  • CWE-190: : Integer Overflow or Wraparound

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Known Affected Software Configurations

VendorProductVersion range
Microsoft.Net Framework3.5
Microsoft.Net Framework3.5
Microsoft.Net Framework4.7.2
MicrosoftVisual Studio 2022≥ 17.14.0 and < 17.14.38
MicrosoftVisual Studio 2026≥ 18.8.0 and < 18.8.3
Microsoft.Net≥ 8.0.0 and < 8.0.30
Microsoft.Net≥ 9.0.0 and < 9.0.19
Microsoft.Net≥ 10.0.0 and < 10.0.11
Microsoft.Net Framework4.8.1
Microsoft.Net Framework3.5
Microsoft.Net Framework4.8

All CVSS metrics

  • HIGH 7 v3.1 · CNA Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
  • HIGH 7 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

Patches & mitigations

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS