Microsoft Visual Studio update for Git



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2025-46334
CWE-ID CWE-426
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Visual Studio
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Untrusted search path

EUVDB-ID: #VU112644

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-46334

CWE-ID: CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path in Git GUI on Windows. A malicious repository can ship versions of sh.exe or typical textconv filter programs such as astextplain. On Windows, path lookup can find such executables in the worktree. These programs are invoked when the user selects "Git Bash" or "Browse Files" from the menu.

Note, the vulnerability affects Windows installations only. 

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Visual Studio: 15.9 - 17.12.9 17.12.9

CPE2.3 External links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2025-46334


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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