Vulnerability · Published Jul 8, 2025 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2025-49714Visual Studio Code Python Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Python extension for Visual Studio Code from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.5% (higher than 40% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.5%top 59.6% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Trust boundary violation in Visual Studio Code - Python extension allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Python extension for Visual Studio Code | 2020 – before 2025.8.1 |
Weakness: CWE-501 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
References
- Visual Studio Code Python Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability vendor-advisory, patch