CVE-2026-70161

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in .NET allows an…

Risk score: 62/100
CVSS: 7.3 v3.1
Exploit chance (30 days): 0.5%
Published: 13 Oct 2026

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What to know

What it is: Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in .NET allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected: See advisory
Fix: Apply the vendor's security update; see the linked advisory.
Exploitation: No known exploitation

Why it is Amber

CVSS 7.3 high
On your watchlist: .net

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-70161

Original description

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in .NET allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Last activity 13 Oct 2026. Patch Forecast updates every hour.