#VU103818 Insecure DLL loading in Visual Studio Code - CVE-2025-24039
Published: February 11, 2025 / Updated: April 23, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU103818
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24039
CWE-ID: CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner in Visual Studio Code. A local user can place a specially crafted .dll file, trick the victim into opening a file, associated with the vulnerable application and gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.