How severe is CVE-2025-32703?

CVE-2025-32703 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-32703 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-2025-32703?

CVE-2025-32703 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2017. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-32703?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-32703 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-32703 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-14442.

When was CVE-2025-32703 published?

CVE-2025-32703 was published on 2025-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-32703

CVE-2025-32703 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-14442
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
Published: 2025-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficient granularity of access control in Visual Studio allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-32703?: Insufficient granularity of access control in Visual Studio allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-32703?: CVE-2025-32703 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-32703 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-2025-32703?: CVE-2025-32703 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2017. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-32703?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-32703 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-32703 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-14442.
When was CVE-2025-32703 published?: CVE-2025-32703 was published on 2025-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-32703

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2017:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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