CVE-2026-32178

Name: CVE-2026-32178
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-14T18:17:20.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-32178 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper neutralization of special elements in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper neutralization of special elements in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.11%

61.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-138

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	.Net	>= 10.0.0, < 10.0.6
Microsoft	.Net	>= 8.0.0, < 8.0.26
Microsoft	.Net	>= 9.0.0, < 9.0.15
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2022	>= 17.12.0, < 17.12.19
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2022	>= 17.14.0, < 17.14.30

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32178Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-32178?

Improper neutralization of special elements in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.

How severe is CVE-2026-32178?

CVE-2026-32178 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32178?

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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Source: NVD / NIST