CVE-2026-69805: microsoft microsoft visual studio 2022 version 17.14 External Control of File Name or Path
CVSS: 8.1v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 08-09-2026Last modified 14-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-69805 is a high (CVSS 8.1) External Control of File Name or Path vulnerability in microsoft microsoft visual studio 2022 version 17.14. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 41.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.1/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.50%
0%100%
Low · -0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 08-09-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 14-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
External control of file name or path in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 7.5–8.1
- CVE.orgCNA7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.50%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
41%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.01 pp
From 0.51% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.50%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-73External Control of File Name or PathThe product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.
- CWE-522Insufficiently Protected CredentialsThe product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.
- CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorThe product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
Affected systems
Microsoft5 products
- microsoft visual studio 2022 version 17.14≥ 17.14.0, < 17.14.40
- microsoft visual studio 2026 version 18.9≥ 18.9.0, < 18.9.3
- microsoft.diagnostics.runtime< 4.1.740301 | ≥ 4.1.740301, < 4.1.740301
- visual_studio_2022≥ 17.14.0, < 17.14.40
- visual_studio_2026≥ 18.9.0, < 18.9.3
1 vendor · 5 products
