CVE-2025-25003
High
Description
Uncontrolled search path element in Visual Studio allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.3
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Visual Studio
PublishedMar 11, 2025
First seenMar 11, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-427CWE-427
How to fix
Update
- microsoft visual_studio_201916.11.45 or later
- microsoft visual_studio_202217.8.19, 17.10.12, 17.12.6, 17.13.3 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft visual_studio_2019 | 16.0 ≤ v < 16.11.45 | 16.11.45 |
| microsoft visual_studio_2022 | 17.8.0 ≤ v < 17.8.19, 17.10.0 ≤ v < 17.10.12, 17.12.0 ≤ v < 17.12.6, 17.13.0 ≤ v < 17.13.3 | 17.8.19, 17.10.12, 17.12.6, 17.13.3 |
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