How severe is CVE-2019-0728?

CVE-2019-0728 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-0728 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-0728?

CVE-2019-0728 affects Microsoft Visual Studio Code. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0728?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-0728 published?

CVE-2019-0728 was published on 2019-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-0728

CVE-2019-0728 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 28% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 28% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio Code
Published: 2019-03-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Visual Studio Code when it process environment variables after opening a project, aka 'Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0728?: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Visual Studio Code when it process environment variables after opening a project, aka 'Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2019-0728?: CVE-2019-0728 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-0728 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-0728?: CVE-2019-0728 affects Microsoft Visual Studio Code. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0728?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-0728 published?: CVE-2019-0728 was published on 2019-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_code:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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