Auth bypass in Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5
CVE-2026-62872
Incorrect authorization in .NET Framework allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 — versions 3.5.0
- Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 And 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 — versions 3.0.0.0
- Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 And 4.7.2 — versions 4.7.0
- Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 And 4.8 — versions 4.8.0
- Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 And 4.8.1 — versions 4.8.1
- Microsoft .Net Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 — versions 4.7.0
- Microsoft .Net Framework 4.8 — versions 4.8.0
- Microsoft .Net Framework 4.8.1 — versions 4.8.0.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secure@microsoft.com (vendor-advisory, patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-62872?
- CVE-2026-62872 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-08-11.
- How severe is CVE-2026-62872?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.