CVE-2026-96960: microsoft microsoft .net framework 3.5
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighAnalyzed
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Published 13-10-2026Last modified 16-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-96960 is a high (CVSS 7.5) vulnerability in microsoft microsoft .net framework 3.5. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 63.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.03%
0%100%
Low · Change unavailableKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-10-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Asymmetric resource consumption (amplification) in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.
CVSS metrics
5 scores · 5 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 5 agree
- NVDNIST7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- OSV · NugetEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- OSV · WolfiEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- OSV · ChainguardEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
1.03%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
63%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Change unavailable
Change unavailable
14-10-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.03%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Chainguard11 products
- aspnet-9-targeting-packAll versions (No fix recorded) | < 9.0.122-r0
- dotnet-10-sdkAll versions (No fix recorded) | < 10.0.113-r1
- dotnet-8-sdkAll versions (No fix recorded) | < 8.0.132-r0
- dotnet-9-sdkAll versions (No fix recorded) | < 9.0.122-r0
- dotnet-bootstrap-8All versions (No fix recorded)
Microsoft11 products
- microsoft .net framework 3.5≥ 3.5.0, < 2.0.50727.9188 AND 3.0.30729.9171
- microsoft .net framework 3.5 and 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2≥ 3.0.0.0, < 2.0.50727.8987 AND 3.0.30729.8982 AND 4.7.4150.0
- microsoft .net framework 3.5 and 4.7.2≥ 4.7.0, < 2.0.50727.9073 AND 3.0.30729.9070 AND 4.7.4150.0
- microsoft .net framework 3.5 and 4.8≥ 4.8.0, < 2.0.50727.9073 AND 3.0.30729.9070 AND 4.8.4811.0
- microsoft .net framework 3.5 and 4.8.1≥ 4.8.1, < 2.0.50727.9188 AND 3.0.30729.9171 AND 4.8.9363.0
Wolfi11 products
- aspnet-9-targeting-packAll versions (No fix recorded) | < 9.0.122-r0
- dotnet-10-sdkAll versions (No fix recorded) | < 10.0.113-r1
- dotnet-8-sdkAll versions (No fix recorded) | < 8.0.132-r0
- dotnet-9-sdkAll versions (No fix recorded) | < 9.0.122-r0
- dotnet-bootstrap-8All versions (No fix recorded)
NuGet1 product
- System.Security.Cryptography.Xml≥ 10.0.0, < 10.0.13 | ≥ 11.0.0-preview.1, < 11.0.0-rc.2 | ≥ 8.0.0, < 8.0.5 | ≥ 9.0.0, < 9.0.21
4 vendors · 34 products
References
4 links
- github.com/dotnet/runtimePACKAGE