CVE-2026-96957
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
Improper verification of cryptographic signature in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
8.8
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-10-13 19:22:08.267000
Last modified
2026-10-22 22:20:08.840000
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