#VU112600 Trust Boundary Violation in Python extension for Visual Studio Code - CVE-2025-49714

Vulnerability identifier: #VU112600

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49714

CWE-ID: CWE-501

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Python extension for Visual Studio Code
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to trust boundary violation in Visual Studio Code Python Extension. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Python extension for Visual Studio Code: before 2025.8.1

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External links
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-49714

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.