Applies To
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Revised May 13, 2026:

Updated 'How to get this update' section.

Release Date:April 14, 2026

Version:.NET Framework 3.5

The April 14, 2026 update installs the complete .NET Framework 3.5 product for Windows 11, version 26H1 (build version 28000) and newer. Unlike traditional cumulative updates that patch individual components, this delivers the full .NET Framework 3.5 product as a standalone installer. It replaces any previously installed version. Before you install this update, see the Prerequisites and Restart requirement sections.

Summary

Security Improvements

CVE-2026-32178 - .NET Framework Remote Code Execution vulnerability This security update addresses a remote code execution vulnerability detailed in CVE-2026-32178.

CVE-2026-32203 - .NET Framework Denial of Service vulnerability This security update addresses a denial-of-service vulnerability detailed in CVE-2026-32203.

CVE-2026-32226 - .NET Framework Denial of Service vulnerability This security update addresses a denial-of-service vulnerability detailed in CVE-2026-32226.

CVE-2026-23666 - .NET Framework Denial of Service vulnerability This security update addresses a denial-of-service vulnerability detailed in CVE-2026-23666.

CVE-2026-26171 - .NET Framework Security Feature Bypass vulnerability This security update addresses a security feature bypass vulnerability detailed in CVE-2026-26171.

CVE-2026-33116 - .NET Framework Information Disclosure vulnerability This security update addresses an information disclosure vulnerability detailed in CVE-2026-33116.

Quality and Reliability Improvements

There are no new Quality and Reliability Improvements in this update.

Known issues in this update

Microsoft is not currently aware of any issues in this update.

How to get this update

Install this update

Release Channel

Available

Next Step

Microsoft Update

No

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Microsoft Update Catalog

No

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Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

No

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Note: This update is no longer available. At this time, no functional issues have been reported with this update. To ensure your device continues to receive the latest security updates and quality improvements, we recommend installing the most recent update. Refer to the side navigation history for links to latest versions.

File information

For a list of the files that are provided in this update, download the file information for cumulative update.

Prerequisites

To apply this update, you must have .NET Framework 3.5 installed.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this update if any affected files are being used. We recommend that you exit all .NET Framework-based applications before you apply this update.

Information about uninstallation

Uninstalling this update removes .NET Framework 3.5 entirely. It does not revert to a previously installed version. 

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