RCE in Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.14
CVE-2025-53773
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.066 (91.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C.
Affected products
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.14 — versions 17.14.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (vendor-advisory, patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-53773?
- CVE-2025-53773 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.14, classified under Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-08-12.
- How severe is CVE-2025-53773?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-53773 known to be exploited?
- 12 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.