Improper Validation of Generative AI Output in Visual Studio Code - CVE-2025-62453
Published: November 12, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU118338
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-62453
CWE-ID: CWE-1426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of generative ai output in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code. A local user can bypass Visual Studio Code sensitive file protections.
Affected software
Visual Studio Code
How to mitigate CVE-2025-62453
Install updates from vendor's website.