Link Following Affecting dotnet8-runtime package, versions <8.0.32-r0


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

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Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.34% (26th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALPINE324-DOTNET8RUNTIME-21028679
  • published16 Oct 2026
  • disclosed13 Oct 2026

Introduced: 13 Oct 2026

NewCVE-2026-96225  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-59  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Alpine:3.24 dotnet8-runtime to version 8.0.32-r0 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream dotnet8-runtime package and not the dotnet8-runtime package as distributed by Alpine. See How to fix? for Alpine:3.24 relevant fixed versions and status.

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in .NET allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1