CVE-2026-45491

mediumCVSS 6.2covered by 1 sourcefirst seen 2026-06-09

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to perform tampering locally.

CSIRTS triage

What: Improper link resolution before file access in .NET allows unauthorized tampering.
Who is affected: Users of .NET applications.
Urgency: Remediation is medium priority as it could lead to local tampering but is not actively exploited.
Action: Patch .NET to address the improper link resolution issue.

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Low exploitation risk0.39% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 31% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.

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