CVE-2026-50526Patch(apple / .net)

LOWCVSS 5.5 · MEDIUM

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch apple .net systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in .NET allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.

1.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-59CWE-345

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • .net
  • linux_kernel
  • macos
  • visual_studio_2022

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 2 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 2 signals
  • Technical details provided in 2 signals
  • Peaked 1d ago at 1 mentions (2026-07-15); latest day: 1
  • 2 total mentions across 2 days

Affected systems

Products
.netlinux_kernelmacosvisual_studio_2022visual_studio_2026windows

1 version affected across 6 products

Deep dive

Activity timeline2 mentions / 2d
00111Mentions · 2026-07-15: 1Mentions · 2026-07-18: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-07-15: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-07-18: 1Technical Details · 2026-07-15: 1Technical Details · 2026-07-18: 107-1507-18
Signal classification1 categories
Patch
2100.0%
Referenced assets2 URLs
Full discourse2 posts
  • VulniPulse@vulnipulse
    Patch

    ⚠️ Linux dotnet10-0 alert: CVE-2026-50526 (CVSS 7.0) Refer to the vendor advisory for the confirmed security impact. Upgrade to a vendor-listed fixed release. https://vulnipulse.com/advisories/linux-cve-2026-50526 #Linux #dotnet100 #CyberSecurity #CVE

    Post summary

    The post announces CVE-2026-50526 (CVSS 7.0), references a vendor advisory, and urges users to upgrade to the fixed release.

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  • Windows Forum@windowsforum
    Patch

    🪟 .NET’s latest bug lets local attackers reroute file operations via symlinks—because filesystem shortcuts needed more drama. Patch .NET 8.0.29, 9.0.18, or 10.0.6 now. https://windowsforum.com/threads/cve-2026-50526-update-net-8-0-29-9-0-18-and-10-0-6.438597/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node84 #VisualStudio #NetSecurity #VulnerabilityPatching #Cve202650526 https://t.co/XTrnfVksUQ

    Post summary

    The post announces a .NET vulnerability (CVE-2026-50526) that allows local attackers to reroute file operations via symlinks and recommends applying the latest security patches for specific .NET releases.

    0000022
    1.2K followersView on X
CPE platform detail6 entries

6 of 6 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
OSapplemacos---
OSlinuxlinux_kernel---
Appmicrosoft.net---
Appmicrosoftvisual_studio_2022---
Appmicrosoftvisual_studio_2026---
OSmicrosoftwindows---

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