MicrosoftCVE-2026-69805
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14: privilege escalation
Fix: upgrade to 17.14.40 or later (3 fixed versions below)
External control of file name or path in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Affected versions
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14 Product | >= 17.14.0, < 17.14.40 | 17.14.40 |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 version 18.9 Product | >= 18.9.0, < 18.9.3 | 18.9.3 |
| Microsoft.Diagnostics.Runtime Product | >= 4.1.740301, < 4.1.740301 | 4.1.740301 |