CVE-2026-45491 Details
Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
A vulnerability exists in .NET due to improper link resolution before file access, commonly referred to as 'link following'. This flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to manipulate files locally. The issue affects multiple versions of .NET, including 8.0, 9.0, and 10.0, across Windows, Mac OS, and Linux platforms.
Users can download the security update for .NET 8.0, 9.0, or 10.0 from the official .NET website. For detailed guidance, refer to the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles 5097148, 5097149, and 5097150.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 10, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-45491 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-59 | Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft .net | >= 8.0.0, < 8.0.28 >= 9.0.0, < 9.0.17 >= 10.0.0, < 10.0.9 |
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| apple macos | All versions |
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| linux linux kernel | All versions |
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| microsoft windows | All versions |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 9, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |