What is CVE-2025-26631?

CVE-2025-26631 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2025-03-11.

How severe is CVE-2025-26631?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code

CVE-2025-26631

Uncontrolled search path element in Visual Studio Code allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

EPSS: 0.005 (40.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Microsoft Visual Studio Code — versions 1.0.0
Microsoft Visual_studio_code

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

References

secure@microsoft.com (vendor-advisory, patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-26631?: CVE-2025-26631 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2025-03-11.
How severe is CVE-2025-26631?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.