.NET Core
CVE-2018-8292 — .NET Core Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Executive Summary
An information disclosure vulnerability exists in .NET Core when authentication information is inadvertently exposed in a redirect. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could use the information to further compromise the web application. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how .NET Core handles redirects.
Overview
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
More Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
EPSS Score
0.14833
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.96385 percentile - updated 2026-08-14
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Affected Products
4 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .NET Core 1.0 | Commit (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | No |
| .NET Core 1.1 | Commit (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| .NET Core 2.1 | Commit (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| PowerShell Core 6.0 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
Patches
2 patches
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
Commit |
Security Update | No |
Release Notes |
Security Update | Yes |
Exploits & PoC
No public exploit or PoC has been linked for this CVE yet. When available, references are sourced from public repositories and may be unverified or non-functional — review carefully before use.
Detection Rules
No public Sigma or Nuclei detection rule has been mapped to this CVE yet. Coverage is concentrated on exploited / high-profile vulnerabilities; check SigmaHQ for updates.
Acknowledgments
None
References
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