CVE-2026-70165

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in .NET allows an authorized…

Risk score: 56/100
CVSS: 6.7 v3.1
Exploit chance (30 days): 0.4%
Published: 13 Oct 2026

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What to know

What it is: Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') 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 Yellow

CVSS 6.7 medium
On your watchlist: .net

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-70165

Original description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in .NET allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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