CVE-2026-96238: Origin validation error in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5WATCHLIST

CVE-2026-96238 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Origin validation error in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 86%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-346
Published	2026-10-13
Last modified	2026-10-22

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation

Last updated 2026-10-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-10-13Published CVE record published
2026-10-22 22:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · gum · FIXED · 2.0.2-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-da0d6dd894 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-da0d6dd894

Ubuntu 22.04 · dotnet6 · DEFERRED

Ubuntu 22.04 · dotnet8 · FIXED · 8.0.132-8.0.32-0ubuntu1~22.04.1

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dotnet8 dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' dotnet8)" ge "8.0.132-8.0.32-0ubuntu1~22.04.1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE

Ubuntu 24.04 · dotnet8 · FIXED · 8.0.132-8.0.32-0ubuntu1~24.04.1

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dotnet8 dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' dotnet8)" ge "8.0.132-8.0.32-0ubuntu1~24.04.1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE

Ubuntu 24.04 · dotnet10 · FIXED · 10.0.113-10.0.13-0ubuntu1~24.04.1

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dotnet10 dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' dotnet10)" ge "10.0.113-10.0.13-0ubuntu1~24.04.1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE

RHEL 10 · dotnet8.0 · FIXED · dotnet8.0-8.0.132-1.el10_2

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2026:86168 rpm -q dotnet8.0

RHEL 10 · dotnet9.0 · FIXED · dotnet9.0-9.0.122-1.el10_2

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2026:86172 rpm -q dotnet9.0

RHEL 10 · dotnet10.0 · FIXED · dotnet10.0-10.0.113-1.el10_2

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2026:86195 rpm -q dotnet10.0

RHEL 10.0 Extended Update Support · dotnet9.0 · FIXED · dotnet9.0-9.0.122-1.el10_0

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2026:88424 rpm -q dotnet9.0

RHEL 10.0 Extended Update Support · dotnet8.0 · FIXED · dotnet8.0-8.0.132-1.el10_0

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2026:88474 rpm -q dotnet8.0

Alpine 3.22 · dotnet8-runtime · FIXED · dotnet8-runtime-8.0.32-r0

apk add --upgrade dotnet8-runtime apk info -v dotnet8-runtime

Alpine 3.22 · dotnet9-runtime · FIXED · dotnet9-runtime-9.0.21-r0

apk add --upgrade dotnet9-runtime apk info -v dotnet9-runtime

Alpine 3.23 · dotnet10-runtime · FIXED · dotnet10-runtime-10.0.13-r0

apk add --upgrade dotnet10-runtime apk info -v dotnet10-runtime

Alpine 3.23 · dotnet8-runtime · FIXED · dotnet8-runtime-8.0.32-r0

apk add --upgrade dotnet8-runtime apk info -v dotnet8-runtime

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-96238?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-96238 being exploited?

CVE-2026-96238 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-96238 affect?

CVE-2026-96238 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Origin validation error in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

How urgent is CVE-2026-96238?

Priority 31/100. On your watchlist

References

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