CVE-2026-47305
CVE-2026-47305 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-693.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-693
- Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio 2022
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Protection mechanism failure in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-47305?
- Protection mechanism failure in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
- How severe is CVE-2026-47305?
- CVE-2026-47305 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-47305 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-47305?
- CVE-2026-47305 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2022. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-47305?
- 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.
- When was CVE-2026-47305 published?
- CVE-2026-47305 was published on 2026-07-14 and last updated on 2026-07-16.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2026:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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