CVE-2026-70165 (GCVE-0-2026-70165)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2026-10-13 19:00
Modified
2026-10-28 18:15
CWE
  • CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Summary
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in .NET allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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