CVE-2026-65810: .NET Framework Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Aug 11, 2026
·Updated
.NET Framework Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Other sources
Relative path traversal in .NET Framework allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
79 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5, =4.8
2.0.50727.9070 & 3.0.30729.9068 & 4.8.4805.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5, =4.8.1
2.0.50727.9183 & 3.0.30729.9169 & 4.8.9343.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5
2.0.50727.8984 & 3.0.30729.8980
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5, =4.8.1
2.0.50727.9183 & 3.0.30729.9169 & 4.8.9344.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5, =4.8.1
2.0.50727.9183 & 3.0.30729.9169 & 4.8.9343.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5
2.0.50727.8984 & 3.0.30729.8980
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5, =4.6.2, =4.7, =4.7.1, =4.7.2
2.0.50727.8984 & 3.0.30729.8980 & 4.7.4144.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5, =4.7.2
2.0.50727.9070 & 3.0.30729.9068 & 4.7.4144.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5, =4.8
2.0.50727.9183 & 3.0.30729.9169 & 4.8.4805.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5, =4.8.1
2.0.50727.9183 & 3.0.30729.9169 & 4.8.9343.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6.2, =4.7, =4.7.1, =4.7.2
4.7.4144.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6.2, =4.7, =4.7.1, =4.7.2
4.7.4144.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.8
4.8.4805.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.8
4.8.4805.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.8
4.8.4805.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5
2.0.50727.9183 & 3.0.30729.9169
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.8.1
4.8.9344.0
All of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 11 26h1
Microsoft Windows 11 26h1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6.2
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7.1
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7.2
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7.2
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6.2
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7.1
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7.2
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.8
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.8.1
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
All of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.8
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
All of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.8.1
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 11 26h1
Microsoft Windows 11 26h1
Remediation
Event History
Aug 11, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:07 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:19 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-65810?
CVE-2026-65810 has a high severity rating of 7.8.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-65810?
To fix CVE-2026-65810, apply the available patch from Microsoft for the .NET Framework.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-65810?
CVE-2026-65810 is a path traversal vulnerability that allows for elevation of privilege.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2026-65810?
Users of Microsoft .NET Framework are potentially affected by CVE-2026-65810.
5
What is the potential impact of CVE-2026-65810?
The potential impact of CVE-2026-65810 allows unauthorized attackers to elevate privileges locally.