Security Update for Microsoft ASP.NET Core (October OOB 2026)

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include('compat.inc');

if (description)
{
  script_id(372462);
  script_version("1.2");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_modification_date", value:"2026/10/27");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2026-102870", "CVE-2026-111497");
  script_xref(name:"CISA-KNOWN-EXPLOITED", value:"2026/11/10");

  script_name(english:"Security Update for Microsoft ASP.NET Core (October OOB 2026)");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The Microsoft ASP.NET installations on the remote host are affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The Microsoft ASP.NET installations on the remote host are missing a security update. It is, therefore, affected by
multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the vendor advisory.

  - Improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in ASP.NET Core allows an unauthorized attacker
    to execute code over a network. (CVE-2026-102870)

  - Out-of-bounds write in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
    (CVE-2026-111497)

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version
number.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://github.com/dotnet/announcements/issues/492");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://github.com/dotnet/announcements/issues/494");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://support.microsoft.com/help/5133964");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://support.microsoft.com/help/5133965");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://support.microsoft.com/help/5133966");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/8.0");
  # https://github.com/dotnet/core/blob/main/release-notes/8.0/8.0.33/8.0.33.md
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?24d51fb9");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/9.0");
  # https://github.com/dotnet/core/blob/main/release-notes/9.0/9.0.22/9.0.22.md
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?2e818a15");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/10.0");
  # https://github.com/dotnet/core/blob/main/release-notes/10.0/10.0.14/10.0.14.md
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?e7bb2e13");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Update ASP.NET Core, remove vulnerable packages and refer to vendor advisory.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:F/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:F/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss4_vector", value:"CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss4_threat_vector", value:"CVSS:4.0/E:A");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2026-102870");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss4_score_source", value:"CVE-2026-111497");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_cwe_id(94, 787);

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2026/10/25");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2026/10/25");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2026/10/27");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:microsoft:asp.net_core");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2026 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("microsoft_asp_dotnet_core_win.nbin");
  script_require_keys("SMB/Registry/Enumerated", "installed_sw/ASP .NET Core Windows");

  exit(0);
}

include('vdf.inc');

# @tvdl-content
var vuln_data = {
  'metadata': {'spec_version': '1.0'},
  'requires': [{'scope': 'target', 'match': {'os': 'windows'}}],
  'checks': [{
    'product': {'name': 'ASP .NET Core Windows', 'type': 'app'},
    'check_algorithm': 'default',
    'constraints': [{
      'min_version': '8',
      'fixed_version': '8.0.33',
      'report': {'cves': ['CVE-2026-111497']}
    },{
      'min_version': '9',
      'fixed_version': '9.0.22',
      'report': {'cves': ['CVE-2026-111497']}
    },{
      'min_version': '10',
      'fixed_version': '10.0.14'
    }]
  }]
};

var result = vdf::check_and_report(vuln_data:vuln_data, severity:SECURITY_HOLE);
vdf::handle_check_and_report_errors(vdf_result:result);