CVE-2025-26631

HIGH

Microsoft Visual Studio Code < 1.98.0 - Uncontrolled Search Path

Title source: rule
STIX 2.1

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 0.0033
EPSS Percentile 55.5%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-427
Status published
Products (1)
microsoft/visual_studio_code < 1.98.0
Published Mar 11, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026