How severe is CVE-2026-33116?

CVE-2026-33116 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-33116 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-33116?

CVE-2026-33116 primarily affects Microsoft .net. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-33116?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-33116 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-33116 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-22635.

When was CVE-2026-33116 published?

CVE-2026-33116 was published on 2026-04-14 and last updated on 2026-07-25.

CVE-2026-33116

CVE-2026-33116 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft .net with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-22635
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft .net
Published: 2026-04-14
Last modified: 2026-07-25

Description

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

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 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-33116 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-33116?: CVE-2026-33116 primarily affects Microsoft .net. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-33116?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-33116 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-33116 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-22635.
When was CVE-2026-33116 published?: CVE-2026-33116 was published on 2026-04-14 and last updated on 2026-07-25.

References

Affected products (8)

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cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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