Vulnerability · Published Dec 29, 2025 · Assigned by Go

CVE-2025-68120Unexpected untrusted code execution in github.com/golang/vscode-go

Medium 5.4

In plain English

A medium-severity security flaw in github.com/golang/vscode-go from github.com/golang/vscode-go. 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). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)5.4Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.5%top 60.4% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

To prevent unexpected untrusted code execution, the Visual Studio Code Go extension is now disabled in Restricted Mode.

Affected packages & fixed versions

EcosystemPackageFixed inAdvisory
Gogithub.com/golang/vscode-go0.52.1GHSA-fjmr-7667-8v4p
Gogithub.com/golang/vscode-go0.52.1GO-2025-4249

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
github.com/golang/vscode-go github.com/golang/vscode-go 0 – before 0.52.1

References