CVE-2026-69304
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.85%
Last modified
CVE-2026-69304 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper handling of highly compressed data (data amplification) in ASP.NET Core allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper handling of highly compressed data (data amplification) in ASP.NET Core allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Asp.Net Core | >= 8.0.0, < 8.0.28 | — |
| Microsoft | Asp.Net Core | >= 9.0.0, < 9.0.17 | — |
| Microsoft | Asp.Net Core | >= 10.0.0, < 10.0.9 | — |
| Microsoft | Asp.Net Core | > 11.0.0 | — |
| Microsoft | Asp.Net Core | 11.0 | Rc1 |
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2022 | >= 17.14.0, < 17.14.40 | — |
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2026 | >= 18.9.0, < 18.9.3 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net | >= 8.0.0, < 8.0.31 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net | >= 9.0.0, < 9.0.20 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net | >= 10.0.0, < 10.0.12 | — |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69304Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-69304?
Improper handling of highly compressed data (data amplification) in ASP.NET Core allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-69304?
CVE-2026-69304 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-69304?
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.
How Strix Helps
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