Vulnerability in Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5
CVE-2026-96960
Asymmetric resource consumption (amplification) in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
- Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5
- Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 And 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2
- Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 And 4.7.2
- Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 And 4.8
- Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 And 4.8.1
- Microsoft .Net Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2
- Microsoft .Net Framework 4.8
- Microsoft .Net Framework 4.8.1
- Microsoft System.security.cryptography.xml
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-96960 (vendor-advisory, patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-96960?
- CVE-2026-96960 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5, classified under Asymmetric Resource Consumption (Amplification). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-10-13.
- How severe is CVE-2026-96960?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.