How severe is CVE-2026-62902?

CVE-2026-62902 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-62902 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-62902?

CVE-2026-62902 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-2026-62902?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2026-62902 published?

CVE-2026-62902 was published on 2026-08-11 and last updated on 2026-08-14.

CVE-2026-62902

CVE-2026-62902 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-693.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-693
Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio 2022
Published: 2026-08-11
Last modified: 2026-08-14

Description

Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-62902?: Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-62902?: CVE-2026-62902 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-62902 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-62902?: CVE-2026-62902 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-2026-62902?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-62902 published?: CVE-2026-62902 was published on 2026-08-11 and last updated on 2026-08-14.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-62902

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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