CVE-2025-21176

Name: CVE-2025-21176
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-14T18:15:30.65+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-21176 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 2.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

.NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.26%

80.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-126

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	.Net	8.0.0
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2017	>= 15.0, < 15.9.69
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.6
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.6.2
Microsoft	.Net Framework	3.5
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.8.1
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.7
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.7.1
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.7.2
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.8
Microsoft	.Net	9.0.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 14, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-21176?

.NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2025-21176?

CVE-2025-21176 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-21176?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-21176?

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Source: NVD / NIST