Remote code execution in Microsoft Visual Studio Code Python Extension
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2025-49714 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-501 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Python extension for Visual Studio Code Other software / Other software solutions |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Trust Boundary Violation
EUVDB-ID: #VU112600
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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-2025-49714
CWE-ID:
CWE-501 - Trust Boundary Violation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to trust boundary violation in Visual Studio Code Python Extension. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPython extension for Visual Studio Code: before 2025.8.1
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-49714
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.
