KB5097149: what it fixes and who gets it
KB5097149 is a security update from Microsoft's June 2026 release for .NET 8.0, .NET 8.0 installed on Linux, .NET 8.0 installed on Mac OS and other products.
Should you install it?
Yes. It is a routine security update; none of its fixes are rated Critical or reported as exploited. Windows Update installs it automatically on supported home PCs.
If the installation fails or the PC misbehaves afterwards, note the exact error code first: the fix depends on it. Our update troubleshooting guides are linked on this page.
Security fixes in KB5097149
| CVE | Type | CVSS | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-45490.NET SDK Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability | Elevation of Privilege | 7.8 | Important |
| CVE-2026-45591ASP.NET Core Denial of Service Vulnerability | Denial of Service | 7.5 | Important |
| CVE-2026-45491.NET Tampering Vulnerability | Tampering | 6.2 | Important |
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