CVE-2025-21264

HIGH

Published May 13, 2025 Modified May 19, 2025 CWE-552

Description

Files or directories accessible to external parties in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-552 CWE-552

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
microsoft	visual_studio_code	< 1.100.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21264

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-21264? +

Files or directories accessible to external parties in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-21264? +

CVE-2025-21264 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-21264? +

CVE-2025-21264 affects products from microsoft, specifically: visual_studio_code. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-21264? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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