CVE-2025-55248
MEDIUMCVSS 5.7/10EPSS 0.68%
Last modified
CVE-2025-55248 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Inadequate encryption strength in .NET, .NET Framework, Visual Studio allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Inadequate encryption strength in .NET, .NET Framework, Visual Studio allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.6.2 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.7 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.7.1 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.7.2 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 3.5.1 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 3.5 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.8.1 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.8 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 3.0 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | .Net | >= 8.0.0, < 8.0.21 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net | >= 9.0.0, < 9.0.10 | — |
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2022 | >= 17.10.0, < 17.10.20 | — |
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2022 | >= 17.12.0, < 17.12.13 | — |
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2022 | >= 17.14.0, < 17.14.17 | — |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-55248?
Inadequate encryption strength in .NET, .NET Framework, Visual Studio allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
How severe is CVE-2025-55248?
CVE-2025-55248 has a CVSS score of 5.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-55248?
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.
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