What is CVE-2025-29802?

CVE-2025-29802 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.10, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2025-04-08.

How severe is CVE-2025-29802?

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

Vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.10

CVE-2025-29802

Improper access control in Visual Studio allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

EPSS: 0.003 (53.8th 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/E:U/RL:O/RC:C.

Affected products

Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.10 — versions 17.10.0
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.12 — versions 17.12.0
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.8 — versions 17.8.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

References

Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (vendor-advisory, patch)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-29802?: CVE-2025-29802 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.10, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2025-04-08.
How severe is CVE-2025-29802?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.