CVE-2025-21264
High
Description
Files or directories accessible to external parties in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.1
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Visual Studio Code
PublishedMay 13, 2025
First seenMay 13, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-552CWE-552
How to fix
Update
- microsoft visual_studio_code1.100.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft visual_studio_code | v < 1.100.1 | 1.100.1 |
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