CVE Watchtower

CVE-2026-114148Incorrect Default Permissions

NVDCVSS scored by secure@microsoft.com

Vulnerability Summary

Incorrect default permissions in ASP.NET Core allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Severity Level
HIGH(7.8)
Published Date
Oct 29, 2026
Last Modified
Oct 30, 2026
Exploitation Status
No confirmed exploitation yet
CVE Record Status
Published
EPSS Score (30-Day)
0.36%Probability
Root Weakness (CWE)
During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 7.8 (HIGH)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

Affected & Patched Versions

Affected Versions
Not provided by NVD for this CVE.
Patched Versions
No patched version published yet
Until a fix ships, reduce exposure:
  • Restrict access to the affected service or interface to trusted networks.
  • Disable the affected feature if you do not need it.
  • Watch the vendor advisory for a firmware or software update.

What to do

Plan remediation soon. No exploitation is confirmed yet, but the severity is high.

  1. Check whether you run the affected product and which version.
  2. No patched version is listed yet. Limit access to the affected service to trusted networks, and disable the feature if you can.
  3. Subscribe to the vendor advisory so you learn when a fix ships.

Timeline

  • Oct 29, 2026Published
  • Oct 30, 2026Record last modified

Score, severity and exploitation changes are tracked from the day Watchtower started logging them.

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Data last checked: Oct 29, 2026 17:01 UTC