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

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

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.