CVE-2026-33116

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.09%

Last modified

CVE-2026-33116 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') in .NET, .NET Framework, Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') in .NET, .NET Framework, Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.09%

61.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
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.Net Framework3.5
Microsoft.Net Framework4.7.2
Microsoft.Net Framework4.6.2
Microsoft.Net Framework4.7
Microsoft.Net Framework4.7.1
Microsoft.Net Framework4.8
Microsoft.Net Framework4.8.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-33116?
Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') in .NET, .NET Framework, Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-33116?
CVE-2026-33116 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-33116?
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