.NET Framework Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Incorrect authorization in .NET Framework allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Read the vendor bulletin Get alerts for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)

8.8CVSS out of 10High severity

Scope

What the vendor says is affected

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2016
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 22H2 for 32-bit Systems
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.7.2 on Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows Server 2016
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows Server 2012
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8.1 on Windows 11 version 26H1 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows Server 2022
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation)
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)

Versions the vendor lists as fixed

4.8.4805.0
2.0.50727.9070 & 3.0.30729.9068 & 4.8.4805.0
2.0.50727.9183 & 3.0.30729.9169 & 4.8.4805.0
2.0.50727.9070 & 3.0.30729.9068 & 4.7.4144.0
2.0.50727.8984 & 3.0.30729.8980 & 4.7.4144.0
4.7.4144.0
4.8.9344.0
2.0.50727.9183 & 3.0.30729.9169 & 4.8.9343.0
2.0.50727.9183 & 3.0.30729.9169 & 4.8.9344.0
2.0.50727.9183 & 3.0.30729.9169
2.0.50727.8984 & 3.0.30729.8980

Next step

What the vendor recommends

Install KB5120702. Install KB5120703. Install KB5120706. Install KB5120701. Install KB5120698. Install KB5120418. Install KB5120699. Install KB5120700. Install KB5120711. Install KB5120714. Install KB5120709. Install KB5120708. Install KB5120713. Install KB5120710. Install KB5120747. Install KB5120695. Install KB5120716. Install KB5120704. Install KB5120705.

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Update history

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Aug 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM UTC
- The vendor changed its remediation guidance.

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Aug 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC
Published by Microsoft Security Response Center
The publication date reported by the vendor.
Aug 20, 2026 at 6:50 PM UTC
Added to SecurityAlert
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Sep 2, 2026 at 5:15 PM UTC
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Vulnerabilities

CVEs named in this advisory

CVE-2026-62872View CVSS, KEV, EPSS, and threat context

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Vendor: Microsoft Security Response Center
Advisory ID: CVE-2026-62872
Last source check: Sep 13, 2026 at 2:40 AM UTC

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