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CRITICAL · 9.1

CVE-2026-40372

Improper verification of cryptographic signature in ASP.NET Core allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Vulnerability Description

Improper verification of cryptographic signature in ASP.NET Core allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftAsp.Net Core>= 10.0.0, < 10.0.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-347

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-40372?

CVE-2026-40372 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). Improper verification of cryptographic signature in ASP.NET Core allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

How severe is CVE-2026-40372?

CVE-2026-40372 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-40372?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Asp.Net Core.