Disclosure summary
Relative path traversal in .NET Framework allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-23
Source-specific records & product guidance
Sources retain their own attribution and scoring. Follow the original record to confirm affected versions, fixed releases, and configuration conditions.
Microsoft Security Updates (CVRF) · 2026-Aug
Open original source · Updated Aug 11, 2026
.NET Framework Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Maximum of vendor-reported product scores; products and fixed builds are associations, not a universal affected-version statement.
Microsoft maximum product score: 7.8
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8.1 on Windows 11 version 26H1 for x64-based Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8.1 on Windows 11 Version 26H1 for ARM64-based Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 11 version 26H1 for x64-based Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 11 Version 26H1 for ARM64-based Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2016 | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2012 | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2012 R2 | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows Server 2019 | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows Server 2022 | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation) | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 22H2 for 32-bit Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.7.2 on Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.7.2 on Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.7.2 on Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.7.2 on Windows Server 2019 | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.7.2 on Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows Server 2016 | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows Server 2012 | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows Server 2012 R2 | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows Server 2022 | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation) | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 10 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 10 Version 22H2 for 32-bit Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 11 Version 25H2 for ARM64-based Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 11 Version 25H2 for x64-based Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 11 Version 23H2 for ARM64-based Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows Server 2025 | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2012 | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2012 R2 | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) | (MSRC status code 3) |
Vendor remediation references
- 5120711 · build 4.8.9344.0 · product IDs 12078-20853, 12078-20854
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 12078-20853, 12078-20854
- 5120747 · build 2.0.50727.9183 & 3.0.30729.9169 · product IDs 2472-20853, 2472-20854
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 2472-20853, 2472-20854
- 5120702 · build 4.8.4805.0 · product IDs 11650-10852, 11650-10853, 11650-10816, 11650-10855
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 11650-10852, 11650-10853, 11650-10816, 11650-10855
- 5120704 · build 4.8.4805.0 · product IDs 11650-10378, 11650-10379
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 11650-10378, 11650-10379
- 5120706 · build 4.8.4805.0 · product IDs 11650-10483, 11650-10543
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 11650-10483, 11650-10543
- 5120703 · build 2.0.50727.9070 & 3.0.30729.9068 & 4.8.4805.0 · product IDs 11676-11568, 11676-11569, 11676-11570, 11676-11571, 11676-11572
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 11676-11568, 11676-11569, 11676-11570, 11676-11571, 11676-11572
- 5120705 · build 2.0.50727.9183 & 3.0.30729.9169 & 4.8.4805.0 · product IDs 11676-11923, 11676-11924
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 11676-11923, 11676-11924
- 5120701 · build 2.0.50727.9183 & 3.0.30729.9169 & 4.8.4805.0 · product IDs 11676-11929, 11676-11930, 11676-11931, 11676-12097, 11676-12098, 11676-12099
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 11676-11929, 11676-11930, 11676-11931, 11676-12097, 11676-12098, 11676-12099
- 5120698 · build 2.0.50727.9070 & 3.0.30729.9068 & 4.7.4144.0 · product IDs 11677-11568, 11677-11569, 11677-11570, 11677-11571, 11677-11572
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 11677-11568, 11677-11569, 11677-11570, 11677-11571, 11677-11572
- 5120418 · build 2.0.50727.8984 & 3.0.30729.8980 & 4.7.4144.0 · product IDs 11723-10852, 11723-10853, 11723-10816, 11723-10855
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 11723-10852, 11723-10853, 11723-10816, 11723-10855
- 5120699 · build 4.7.4144.0 · product IDs 11863-10378, 11863-10379
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 11863-10378, 11863-10379
- 5120700 · build 4.7.4144.0 · product IDs 11863-10483, 11863-10543
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 11863-10483, 11863-10543
- 5120714 · build 2.0.50727.9183 & 3.0.30729.9169 & 4.8.9343.0 · product IDs 12079-11923, 12079-11924
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 12079-11923, 12079-11924
- 5120709 · build 2.0.50727.9183 & 3.0.30729.9169 & 4.8.9343.0 · product IDs 12079-11929, 12079-11930, 12079-11931, 12079-12097, 12079-12098, 12079-12099
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 12079-11929, 12079-11930, 12079-11931, 12079-12097, 12079-12098, 12079-12099
- 5120708 · build 2.0.50727.9183 & 3.0.30729.9169 & 4.8.9344.0 · product IDs 12079-12437, 12079-20437, 12079-20438, 12079-12436
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 12079-12437, 12079-20437, 12079-20438, 12079-12436
- 5120713 · build 2.0.50727.9183 & 3.0.30729.9169 & 4.8.9343.0 · product IDs 12079-12242, 12079-12243
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 12079-12242, 12079-12243
- 5120710 · build 2.0.50727.9183 & 3.0.30729.9169 & 4.8.9343.0 · product IDs 12079-12389, 12079-12390
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 12079-12389, 12079-12390
- 5120716 · build 2.0.50727.8984 & 3.0.30729.8980 · product IDs 2472-10378, 2472-10379
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 2472-10378, 2472-10379
- 5120695 · build 2.0.50727.8984 & 3.0.30729.8980 · product IDs 2472-10483, 2472-10543
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 2472-10483, 2472-10543
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- msrc.microsoft.com — Vendor advisory
PUBLISHED 2026-08-11T03:00:00-04:00
MODIFIED 2026-08-11T03:00:00-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-08T12:40:37-04:00