RCE in Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.10
CVE-2025-47959
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Visual Studio allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.006 (69.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/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 17.14 — versions 17.14.0
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.8 — versions 17.8.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (vendor-advisory, patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-47959?
- CVE-2025-47959 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.10, classified under Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2025-06-13.
- How severe is CVE-2025-47959?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.