How severe is CVE-2025-65717?

CVE-2025-65717 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-65717 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-65717?

CVE-2025-65717 affects Ritwickdey Live Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-65717?

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

Does CVE-2025-65717 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-65717 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-207801.

When was CVE-2025-65717 published?

CVE-2025-65717 was published on 2026-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-65717

CVE-2025-65717 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ritwickdey Live Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-207801
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ritwickdey Live Server
Published: 2026-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in Visual Studio Code Extensions Live Server v5.7.9 allows attackers to exfiltrate files via user interaction with a crafted HTML page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-65717?: An issue in Visual Studio Code Extensions Live Server v5.7.9 allows attackers to exfiltrate files via user interaction with a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2025-65717?: CVE-2025-65717 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-65717 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-65717?: CVE-2025-65717 affects Ritwickdey Live Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-65717?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-65717 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-65717 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-207801.
When was CVE-2025-65717 published?: CVE-2025-65717 was published on 2026-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ritwickdey:live_server:*:*:*:*:*:visual_studio_code:*:*

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