Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties in Visual Studio Code - CVE-2025-21264
Published: May 13, 2025 / Updated: April 23, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU109143
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21264
CWE-ID: CWE-552
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the files or directories accessible to external parties in Visual Studio Code. A local attacker can gain access to sensitive information and make some changes to disclosed information.
How to mitigate CVE-2025-21264
Install updates from vendor's website.