Auth bypass in Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.12
CVE-2026-50528
Incorrect authorization in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.12 — versions 17.12.0
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.14 — versions 17.14.0
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 Version 18.7 — versions 18.0
- Microsoft .Net 10.0 — versions 10.0.0
- Microsoft .Net 8.0 — versions 8.0.0
- Microsoft .Net 9.0 — versions 9.0.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secure@microsoft.com (vendor-advisory, patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-50528?
- CVE-2026-50528 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.12, classified under Authentication Bypass by Assumed-Immutable Data. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2026-07-14.
- How severe is CVE-2026-50528?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.