How severe is CVE-2025-32726?

CVE-2025-32726 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium 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 low.

Is CVE-2025-32726 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-32726?

CVE-2025-32726 affects Microsoft Visual Studio Code. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-32726?

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

Does CVE-2025-32726 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-32726 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-10833.

When was CVE-2025-32726 published?

CVE-2025-32726 was published on 2025-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-32726

CVE-2025-32726 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-10833
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio Code
Published: 2025-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in Visual Studio Code allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-32726?: Improper access control in Visual Studio Code allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-32726?: CVE-2025-32726 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium 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 low.
Is CVE-2025-32726 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-32726?: CVE-2025-32726 affects Microsoft Visual Studio Code. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-32726?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-32726 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-32726 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-10833.
When was CVE-2025-32726 published?: CVE-2025-32726 was published on 2025-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-32726

Affected products (1)

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