CVE-2026-42899

CVE-2026-42899 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-835.

Key facts

Description

Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') in ASP.NET Core allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-42899?
Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') in ASP.NET Core allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-42899?
CVE-2026-42899 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-2026-42899 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-42899?
CVE-2026-42899 affects Microsoft .net. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-42899?
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-2026-42899 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-42899 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-29719.
When was CVE-2026-42899 published?
CVE-2026-42899 was published on 2026-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-30.

References

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