Improper Validation of Generative AI Output in Visual Studio Code - CVE-2025-62453

 

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.


External References

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