SB20250311100 - Untrusted search path in Microsoft Visual Studio Code 



SB20250311100 - Untrusted search path in Microsoft Visual Studio Code

Published: March 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20250311100
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Untrusted search path (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-26631)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path in Visual Studio. A remote user can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and gain elevated privileges on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.