How severe is CVE-2025-65716?

CVE-2025-65716 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-65716 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-65716?

CVE-2025-65716 affects Shd101wyy Markdown Preview Enhanced. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-65716?

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-2025-65716 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-65716 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-207694.

When was CVE-2025-65716 published?

CVE-2025-65716 was published on 2026-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-65716

CVE-2025-65716 is a high-severity vulnerability in Shd101wyy Markdown Preview Enhanced with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-207694
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Shd101wyy Markdown Preview Enhanced
Published: 2026-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in Visual Studio Code Extensions Markdown Preview Enhanced v0.8.18 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted .Md file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-65716?: An issue in Visual Studio Code Extensions Markdown Preview Enhanced v0.8.18 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted .Md file.
How severe is CVE-2025-65716?: CVE-2025-65716 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-65716 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-65716?: CVE-2025-65716 affects Shd101wyy Markdown Preview Enhanced. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-65716?: 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-2025-65716 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-65716 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-207694.
When was CVE-2025-65716 published?: CVE-2025-65716 was published on 2026-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:shd101wyy:markdown_preview_enhanced:*:*:*:*:*:visual_studio_code:*:*

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