Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Priority LOW 37CWE-77Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from Microsoft.
Summary
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Why it matters now
Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00621 50th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 version 16.11 (includes 16.0 - 16.10) (Microsoft): 16.11.47Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.10 (Microsoft): 17.10.14+3 more products
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 version 16.11 (includes 16.0 - 16.10) | 16.11.0 to before 16.11.47 | 16.11.47 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.10 | 17.10.0 to before 17.10.14 | 17.10.14 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.12 | 17.12.0 to before 17.12.8 | 17.12.8 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.13 | 17.13.0 to before 17.13.7 | 17.13.7 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.8 | 17.8.0 to before 17.8.21 | 17.8.21 | Patch available | CNA |
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 version 16.11 (includes 16.0 - 16.10) VendorMicrosoft Affected 16.11.0 to before 16.11.47 Fixed in 16.11.47 Patch available CNA
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.10 VendorMicrosoft Affected 17.10.0 to before 17.10.14 Fixed in 17.10.14 Patch available CNA
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.12 VendorMicrosoft Affected 17.12.0 to before 17.12.8 Fixed in 17.12.8 Patch available CNA
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.13 VendorMicrosoft Affected 17.13.0 to before 17.13.7 Fixed in 17.13.7 Patch available CNA
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.8 VendorMicrosoft Affected 17.8.0 to before 17.8.21 Fixed in 17.8.21 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 2
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 16.0 to before 16.11.47 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 17.8.0 to before 17.8.21; 17.10.0 to before 17.10.14; 17.12.0 to before 17.12.8; 17.13.0 to before 17.13.7 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 16.0 to before 16.11.47 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 17.8.0 to before 17.8.21; 17.10.0 to before 17.10.14; 17.12.0 to before 17.12.8; 17.13.0 to before 17.13.7 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 version 16.11 (includes 16.0 - 16.10) (Microsoft) Fixed in 16.11.47
- Fix · CNA Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.10 (Microsoft) Fixed in 17.10.14
- Fix · CNA Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.12 (Microsoft) Fixed in 17.12.8
- Fix · CNA Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.13 (Microsoft) Fixed in 17.13.7
- Fix · CNA Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.8 (Microsoft) Fixed in 17.8.21
Vendor assessments
Microsoft
Microsoft's page for this CVE →
- Impact
- Remote Code Execution
- Exploited
- No
- Publicly disclosed
- Yes
- Exploitability
- Exploitation Less Likely
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 version 16.11 (includes 16.0 - 16.10) | Fixed | 16.11.47 · Security Update |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.10 | Fixed | 17.10.14 · Security Update |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.12 | Fixed | 17.12.8 · Security Update |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.13 | Fixed | 17.13.7 · Security Update |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.8 | Fixed | 17.8.21 · Security Update |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-32702
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-rr7h-9jrx-7pvf
- 2026-11-07 EPSS moved to the 50th–90th percentile
References
More Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 vulnerabilities
- TI-2020-01112 A remote code execution vulnerability exists in .NET Framework, Microsoft SharePoint, and… KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
- TI-2024-19132 Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2022-16266 Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2021-08641 Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2021-15028 Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
- TI-2021-08380 .NET Core Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
Sources
- CVE-2025-32702 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-32702 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-rr7h-9jrx-7pvf · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2025-32702 · Microsoft Security Update Guide
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