CVE-2026-62900
CVE-2026-62900 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-212.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-212
- Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio 2022
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper removal of sensitive information before storage or transfer in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-62900?
- Improper removal of sensitive information before storage or transfer in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
- How severe is CVE-2026-62900?
- CVE-2026-62900 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-62900 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-62900?
- CVE-2026-62900 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2022. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-62900?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2026-62900 published?
- CVE-2026-62900 was published on 2026-08-11 and last updated on 2026-08-14.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2026:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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