--- id: "CVE-2026-70194" kind: "vulnerability" aliases: ["CVE-2026-70194", "GHSA-fqpq-cx42-9jmm"] title: "Microsoft Security Advisory CVE-2026-70194 - .NET and Visual Studio Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability" severity: "medium" cvss: 6.5 epss: 0.004290000069886446 exploited: false status: "open" category: "package" products: [{"name": "Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.linux-arm", "fixed": ["11.0.0-rc.2"], "affected": ">= 11.0.0-preview.1, <= 11.0.0-rc.1", "ecosystem": "nuget"}, {"name": "Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.linux-arm64", "fixed": ["11.0.0-rc.2"], "affected": ">= 11.0.0-preview.1, <= 11.0.0-rc.1", "ecosystem": "nuget"}, {"name": "Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.linux-musl-arm", "fixed": ["11.0.0-rc.2"], "affected": ">= 11.0.0-preview.1, <= 11.0.0-rc.1", "ecosystem": "nuget"}, {"name": "Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.linux-musl-arm64", "fixed": ["11.0.0-rc.2"], "affected": ">= 11.0.0-preview.1, <= 11.0.0-rc.1", "ecosystem": "nuget"}, {"name": "Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.linux-musl-x64", "fixed": ["11.0.0-rc.2"], "affected": ">= 11.0.0-preview.1, <= 11.0.0-rc.1", "ecosystem": "nuget"}, {"name": "Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.linux-x64", "fixed": ["11.0.0-rc.2"], "affected": ">= 11.0.0-preview.1, <= 11.0.0-rc.1", "ecosystem": "nuget"}, {"name": "Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.osx-arm64", "fixed": ["11.0.0-rc.2"], "affected": ">= 11.0.0-preview.1, <= 11.0.0-rc.1", "ecosystem": "nuget"}, {"name": "Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.osx-x64", "fixed": ["11.0.0-rc.2"], "affected": ">= 11.0.0-preview.1, <= 11.0.0-rc.1", "ecosystem": "nuget"}] ecosystems: ["nuget"] tags: ["cwe-295", "dotnet", "linux", "macos", "mutual-tls", "net11", "package", "self-contained"] not_affected_if: ["managed-hosting", "net10-or-earlier", "no-mutual-tls", "windows-only"] published_at: "2026-10-13T19:19:33+00:00" first_seen_at: "2026-10-23T19:11:32+00:00" updated_at: "2026-10-23T23:44:52+00:00" sources: [{"source": "ghsa", "url": "https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-fqpq-cx42-9jmm", "first_seen_at": "2026-10-23T19:11:32+00:00"}, {"source": "nvd", "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-70194", "first_seen_at": "2026-10-23T23:44:52+00:00"}] --- # Microsoft Security Advisory CVE-2026-70194 - .NET and Visual Studio Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability A flaw in the .NET 11 System.Net.Security TLS stack lets post-handshake TLS client authentication skip verification of the client certificate. An attacker who can reach a service that requires mutual TLS can get past that requirement without a valid client certificate. _Summary, check and fix written by a model from the sources; labelled as such._ ## Affected - nuget:Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.linux-arm affected >= 11.0.0-preview.1, <= 11.0.0-rc.1 fixed 11.0.0-rc.2 - nuget:Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.linux-arm64 affected >= 11.0.0-preview.1, <= 11.0.0-rc.1 fixed 11.0.0-rc.2 - nuget:Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.linux-musl-arm affected >= 11.0.0-preview.1, <= 11.0.0-rc.1 fixed 11.0.0-rc.2 - nuget:Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.linux-musl-arm64 affected >= 11.0.0-preview.1, <= 11.0.0-rc.1 fixed 11.0.0-rc.2 - nuget:Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.linux-musl-x64 affected >= 11.0.0-preview.1, <= 11.0.0-rc.1 fixed 11.0.0-rc.2 - nuget:Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.linux-x64 affected >= 11.0.0-preview.1, <= 11.0.0-rc.1 fixed 11.0.0-rc.2 - nuget:Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.osx-arm64 affected >= 11.0.0-preview.1, <= 11.0.0-rc.1 fixed 11.0.0-rc.2 - nuget:Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.osx-x64 affected >= 11.0.0-preview.1, <= 11.0.0-rc.1 fixed 11.0.0-rc.2 ## How to check Run `dotnet --info` on each Linux or macOS host and check whether the runtime is 11.0.0-preview.1 through 11.0.0-rc.1. In project files, look for PackageReference entries to Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.* at those versions, or self-contained publish settings. Self-contained apps built against those versions are also affected. ## Fix Install .NET 11.0.0-rc.2 or later, or update Visual Studio so it updates the .NET SDKs. Update the Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.* package references to 11.0.0-rc.2, then recompile and redeploy self-contained apps and restart running services. ## Timeline - 2026-10-23T19:11:32+00:00 ghsa https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-fqpq-cx42-9jmm - 2026-10-23T23:44:52+00:00 nvd https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-70194 ## From the sources ## Executive summary Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information about a vulnerability in System.Net.Security. This advisory also provides guidance on what developers can do to update their applications to remove this vulnerability. .NET 11 post-handshake TLS client authentication can fail to verify the client certificate, allowing mutual-authentication requirements to be bypassed. ## Announcement Announcement for this issue can be found at https://github.com/dotnet/announcements/issues/464 ## CVSS Details - **Version:** 3.1 - **Severity:** Moderate - **Score:** 6.5 - **Vector:** `CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N` - **Weakness:** CWE-295 (Improper Certificate Validation) ## Affected Platforms - **Platforms:** Linux, macOS - **Architectures:** All ## Affected Packages The vulnerability affects Microsoft .NET projects that use an affected package version listed below. Package name | Affected version | Patched version ------------ | ---------------- | --------------- [Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.linux-arm](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.linux-arm) | >= 11.0.0-preview.1, <= 11.0.0-rc.1 | 11.0.0-rc.2 [Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.linux-arm64](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.linux-arm64) | >= 11.0.0-preview.1, <= 11.0.0-rc.1 | 11.0.0-rc.2 [Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.linux-musl-arm](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.linux-musl-arm) | >= 11.0.0-preview.1, <= 11.0.0-rc.1 | 11.0.0-rc.2 [Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.linux-musl-arm64](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.linux-musl-arm64) | >= 11.0.0-preview.1, <= 11.0.0-rc.1 | 11.0.0-rc.2 [Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.linux-musl-x64](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.linux-musl-x64) | >= 11.0.0-preview.1, <= 11.0.0-rc.1 | 11.0.0-rc.2 [Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.linux-x64](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.linux-x64) | >= 11.0.0-preview.1, <= 11.0.0-rc.1 | 11.0.0-rc.2 [Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.osx-arm64](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.osx-arm64) | >= 11.0.0-preview.1, <= 11.0.0-rc.1 | 11.0.0-rc.2 [Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.osx-x64](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.osx-x64) | >= 11.0.0-preview.1, <= 11.0.0-rc.1 | 11.0.0-rc.2 ## Advisory FAQ ### How do I know if I am affected? If using a package listed in [affected packages](#affected-packages), you're exposed to the vulnerability. ### How do I fix the issue? 1. To fix the issue please install the latest version of .NET. If you have installed one or more .NET SDKs through Visual Studio, Visual Studio will prompt you to update Visual Studio, which will also update your .NET SDKs. 2. If your application references the vulnerable package, update the package reference to the patched version. You can list the versions you have installed by running the `dotnet --info` command. Once you have installed the updated runtime or SDK, restart your apps for the update to take effect. Additionally, if you've deployed [self-contained applications](https://docs.microsoft.com/dotnet/core/deploying/#self-contained-deployments-scd) targeting any of the impacted versions, these applications are also vulnerable and must be recompiled and redeployed. ## Other Information ### Reporting Security Issues If you have found a potential security issue in a supported version of .NET, please report it to the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) via the [MSRC Researcher Portal](https://msrc.microsoft.com/report/vulnerability/new). Further information can be found in the MSRC [Report an Issue FAQ](https://www.microsoft.com/msrc/faqs-report-an-issue). Security reports made through MSRC may qualify for the Microsoft .NET Bounty. Details of the Microsoft .NET Bounty Program including terms and conditions are at https://aka.ms/corebounty. ### Support You can ask questions about this issue on GitHub in the .NET GitHub organization. The main repos are located at https://github.com/dotnet/runtime. The Announcements repo (https://github.com/dotnet/Announcements) will contain this bulletin as an issue and will include a link to a discussion issue. You can ask questions in the linked discussion issue. ### Disclaimer The information provided in this advisory is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Microsoft disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits or special damages, even if Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages so the foregoing limitation may not apply. ### External Links [CVE-2026-70194](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-70194) ### Acknowledgements - Kirill Mitrofanov ### Revisions V1.0 (10/13/2026): Advisory published. --- _Free to read at a human pace. An API with keys and an MCP server are in preparation; early access: hello@infrastack.ai_