VDB-299375 · CVE-2025-26631 · Nessus 232737

Microsoft Visual Studio Code uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Visual Studio Code. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-26631. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Visual Studio Code (version now known). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Uncontrolled search path element in Visual Studio Code allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

The weakness was published 03/11/2025 as confirmed security update guide (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at msrc.microsoft.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-26631. The exploitation is known to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/03/2025). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1574 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 232737 (Security Update for Microsoft Visual Studio Code (March 2025)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (232737). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Programming Tool Software

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Visual Studio Code

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 7.3
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CNA Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 232737
Nessus Name: Security Update for Microsoft Visual Studio Code (March 2025)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

03/11/2025 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-26631 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-26631
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-299375

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2025 19:01
Updated: 07/03/2025 17:25
Changes: 03/11/2025 19:01 (32), 03/11/2025 19:02 (1), 03/11/2025 19:05 (35), 03/15/2025 08:00 (2), 07/03/2025 17:25 (13)
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