NuGet
CVE-2019-0757 — NuGet Package Manager Tampering Vulnerability
Executive Summary
A tampering vulnerability exists in the NuGet Package Manager for Linux and Mac that could allow an authenticated attacker to modify a NuGet package's folder structure. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could potentially modify files and folders that are unpackaged on a system. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to log on to the affected system and tamper with the folder contents of a package prior to building or installation of an application. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting permissions on folders inside the NuGet packages folder structure.
Overview
6.5
CVSS MEDIUM
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
ATTACK VECTOR
Network
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
Low
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
Low
USER INTERACTION
None
SCOPE
Unchanged
EPSS Score
0.02696
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.84344 percentile - updated 2026-07-25
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Affected Products
14 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .NET Core SDK 1.1 on .NET Core 1.0 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Tampering | Maybe |
| .NET Core SDK 1.1 on .NET Core 1.1 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Tampering | Maybe |
| .NET Core SDK 2.1.500 on .NET Core 2.1 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Tampering | Maybe |
| .NET Core SDK 2.2.100 on .NET Core 2.2 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Tampering | Maybe |
| Mono Framework Version 5.18.0.223 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Tampering | Maybe |
| Mono Framework Version 5.20.0 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Tampering | Maybe |
| Nuget 4.3.1 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Tampering | Maybe |
| Nuget 4.4.2 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Tampering | Maybe |
| Nuget 4.5.2 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Tampering | Maybe |
| Nuget 4.6.3 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Tampering | Maybe |
| Nuget 4.7.2 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Tampering | Maybe |
| Nuget 4.8.2 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Tampering | Maybe |
| Nuget 4.9.4 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Tampering | Maybe |
| Visual Studio 2017 for Mac | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Tampering | Maybe |
Patches
1 patch
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
Release Notes |
Security Update | Maybe |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
Acknowledgments
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