SB2025070950 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Visual Studio Code Python Extension
Published: July 9, 2025 Updated: August 7, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025070950
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Trust Boundary Violation (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49714)
CWE-ID: CWE-501 - Trust Boundary Violation
CVSSv4: 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
The 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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.