CVE-2026-21218

High

Description

Improper handling of missing special element in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductMicrosoft .net
PublishedFeb 10, 2026
First seenFeb 10, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-166CWE-166

How to fix

Update
  • microsoft .net8.0.24, 9.0.13, 10.0.3 or later
  • System.Security.Cryptography.Cose8.0.2, 9.0.13, 10.0.3 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
microsoft .net8.0.0 ≤ v < 8.0.24, 9.0.0 ≤ v < 9.0.13, 10.0.0 ≤ v < 10.0.38.0.24, 9.0.13, 10.0.3
System.Security.Cryptography.CoseNuGet8.0.0 ≤ v < 8.0.2, 9.0.0 ≤ v < 9.0.13, 10.0.0 ≤ v < 10.0.38.0.2, 9.0.13, 10.0.3

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CVE-2026-21218 · Microsoft .net · Dark Radar