Visual Studio
CVE-2025-47959 — Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Executive Summary
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Visual Studio allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Overview
7.1
CVSS HIGH
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Exploitation Unlikely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
ATTACK VECTOR
Network
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
High
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
Low
USER INTERACTION
Required
SCOPE
Unchanged
Temporal Score: 6.2
EPSS Score
0.05409
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.91659 percentile - updated 2026-06-20
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Affected Products
4 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.10 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Maybe |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.12 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Maybe |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Maybe |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.8 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Maybe |
Patches
1 patch
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
Release Notes |
Security Update | Maybe |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
Acknowledgments
Nitesh Surana (@_niteshsurana) & Nelson William Gamazo Sanchez of Trend Micro Research with Trend Zero Day Initiative
References
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