How severe is CVE-2025-26631?

CVE-2025-26631 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-2025-26631 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-26631?

CVE-2025-26631 affects Microsoft Visual Studio Code. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-26631?

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-2025-26631 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-26631 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6312.

When was CVE-2025-26631 published?

CVE-2025-26631 was published on 2025-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-26631

CVE-2025-26631 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code 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: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-6312
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio Code
Published: 2025-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-26631?: Uncontrolled search path element in Visual Studio Code allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-26631?: CVE-2025-26631 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-2025-26631 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-26631?: CVE-2025-26631 affects Microsoft Visual Studio Code. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-26631?: 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-2025-26631 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-26631 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6312.
When was CVE-2025-26631 published?: CVE-2025-26631 was published on 2025-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-26631

Affected products (1)

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

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