CVE-2023-28260

.NET DLL Hijacking Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

.NET DLL Hijacking Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 1.69% Top 20%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft .NET 6.0

Affected: Microsoft .NET 7.0

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.5

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.4

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.2

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.0

Affected: Microsoft PowerShell 7.3

Affected: Microsoft PowerShell 7.2

References

Link	Tags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-28260	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28260?: CVE-2023-28260 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-28260?: To fix CVE-2023-28260, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-28260 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-28260 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-28260?: CVE-2023-28260 affects Microsoft .NET 6.0, Microsoft .NET 7.0, Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.5, Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.4, Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.2, Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.0, Microsoft PowerShell 7.3, Microsoft PowerShell 7.2.

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