CVE-2025-26631

HIGH

Microsoft Visual Studio Code < 1.98.0 - Uncontrolled Search Path

Title source: rule

Description

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

References (1)

Scores

CVSS v3 7.3
EPSS 0.0058
EPSS Percentile 68.7%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Classification

CWE
CWE-427
Status published

Affected Products (1)

microsoft/visual_studio_code < 1.98.0

Timeline

Published Mar 11, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026