#VU107292 Improper access control in Visual Studio Code - CVE-2025-20570

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#VU107292 Improper access control in Visual Studio Code - CVE-2025-20570

Published: April 9, 2025 / Updated: April 23, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU107292
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20570
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Visual Studio Code
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Visual Studio Code. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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