CVE-2026-108398: .NET Framework Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published Oct 13, 2026
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Updated

.NET Framework Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Other sources

Untrusted search path in .NET Framework allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

— Microsoft

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5, =4.8.1
2.0.50727.9188 AND 3.0.30729.9171 AND 4.8.9363.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5, =4.8.1
2.0.50727.9188 AND 3.0.30729.9171 AND 4.8.9363.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.8.1
4.8.9363.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5, =4.8.1
2.0.50727.9188 AND 3.0.30729.9171 AND 4.8.10008.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.8
4.8.4811.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.8
4.8.4811.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5, =4.8.1
2.0.50727.9188 AND 3.0.30729.9171 AND 4.8.9363.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5, =4.8
2.0.50727.9188 AND 3.0.30729.9171 AND 4.8.4811.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6.2, =4.7, =4.7.1, =4.7.2
4.7.4150.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.8
4.8.4811.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5, =4.8
2.0.50727.9188 AND 3.0.30729.9171 AND 4.8.4811.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5, =4.7.2
2.0.50727.9073 AND 3.0.30729.9070 AND 4.7.4150.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5, =4.8
2.0.50727.9073 AND 3.0.30729.9070 AND 4.8.4811.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6.2, =4.7, =4.7.1, =4.7.2
4.7.4150.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5, =4.6.2, =4.7, =4.7.1, =4.7.2
2.0.50727.9073 AND 3.0.30729.9070 AND 4.7.4150.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5, =4.6.2, =4.7, =4.7.1, =4.7.2
2.0.50727.8987 AND 3.0.30729.8982 AND 4.7.4150.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.50727.9188 AND 3.0.30729.9171 AND 4.8.9363.0Patch KB5127689
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.50727.9188 AND 3.0.30729.9171 AND 4.8.9363.0Patch KB5127690
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.8.9363.0Patch KB5127691
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.50727.9188 AND 3.0.30729.9171 AND 4.8.10008.0Patch KB5127694
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.50727.9188 AND 3.0.30729.9171 AND 4.8.9363.0Patch KB5127693
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.8.4811.0Patch KB5127688
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.8.4811.0Patch KB5127684
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.50727.9188 AND 3.0.30729.9171 AND 4.8.9363.0Patch KB5127692
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.50727.9188 AND 3.0.30729.9171 AND 4.8.4811.0Patch KB5127687
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.7.4150.0Patch KB5127668
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.50727.9188 AND 3.0.30729.9171 AND 4.8.4811.0Patch KB5127683
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.8.4811.0Patch KB5127686
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.50727.9073 AND 3.0.30729.9070 AND 4.8.4811.0Patch KB5127685
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.50727.9073 AND 3.0.30729.9070 AND 4.7.4150.0Patch KB5127666
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.7.4150.0Patch KB5127667
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.50727.8987 AND 3.0.30729.8982 AND 4.7.4150.0Patch KB5126868

Event History

Oct 13, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:59 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who is realistically exposed to this vulnerability?

Systems running Microsoft .NET Framework are in scope. Exploitation requires local access by an authorized attacker, so the primary concern is environments where lower-privileged users or processes can execute code locally.

2

What does an attacker need to exploit it?

The attacker needs local access and existing authorization on the affected system. No user interaction is required according to the provided severity vector.

3

Does the available information indicate that default configurations are affected?

No. The provided information identifies an untrusted search path issue in .NET Framework but does not state whether it is reachable in a default configuration.

4

How can I determine whether a system is affected?

Verify whether the system has Microsoft .NET Framework installed. The supplied information does not identify affected versions, fixed versions, or a specific detection method.

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