ReviewHigh

CVE-2026-62871

Microsoft .NET 8.0, .NET 9.0, Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14

Out-of-bounds write in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

CVSS
7.8
EPSS
-
- percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.08.12
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability-
Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

Out-of-bounds write in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Affected product and versions

Product
Microsoft .NET 8.0, .NET 9.0, Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14
Affected versions
>= 8.0.0 < 8.0.30, >= 9.0.0 < 9.0.19, >= 17.14.0 < 17.14.38, >= 18.0 < 18.8.3, >= 10.0.0 < 10.0.11, >= 18.8.0 < 18.8.3
Fixed versions
8.0.30, 9.0.19, 10.0.11, 17.14.38, 18.8.3

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Microsoft .NET 8.0, .NET 9.0, Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14 and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-122, CWE-787
CVE-2026-62871 — Microsoft .NET 8.0, .NET 9.0, Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14 | SECUFOCUS NOW