CVE-2025-25003: Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Mar 11, 2025
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Updated

Uncontrolled search path element in Visual Studio allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Other sources

Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 (includes 16.0 - 16.10)=16.11
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.10
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.13
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.8
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019>=16.0<16.11.45
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.8.0<17.8.19
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.10.0<17.10.12
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.12.0<17.12.6
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.13.0<17.13.3

Event History

Mar 11, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:59 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-25003?

The severity of CVE-2025-25003 is classified as important, indicating a significant potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-25003?

To fix CVE-2025-25003, users should update their Visual Studio to the latest patched version as recommended by Microsoft.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-25003?

CVE-2025-25003 affects Visual Studio 2019 version 16.11 and Visual Studio 2022 versions 17.8, 17.10, and 17.13.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-25003?

CVE-2025-25003 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to an uncontrolled search path element.

5

Can CVE-2025-25003 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2025-25003 requires local access to the machine, making it a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

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