How severe is CVE-2025-25003?

CVE-2025-25003 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-25003 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-25003?

CVE-2025-25003 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2019. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-25003?

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.

Does CVE-2025-25003 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-25003 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6345.

When was CVE-2025-25003 published?

CVE-2025-25003 was published on 2025-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-25003

CVE-2025-25003 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-6345
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio 2019
Published: 2025-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-25003?: Uncontrolled search path element in Visual Studio allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-25003?: CVE-2025-25003 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-25003 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-25003?: CVE-2025-25003 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2019. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-25003?: 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.
Does CVE-2025-25003 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-25003 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6345.
When was CVE-2025-25003 published?: CVE-2025-25003 was published on 2025-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-25003

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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