Description
Improper removal of sensitive information before storage or transfer in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Affected products
microsoft: visual studio 2022; microsoft: visual studio 2026; microsoft: .net; apple: macos; linux: linux kernel; microsoft: windows
References1
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-62900 PatchVendor Advisory
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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5.9
MEDIUM
Score source: CNA
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - EPSS — exploit probability
- 1% percentile: 55 · as of 12 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-212
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