CVE-2025-32702: Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 13, 2025
·
Updated

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Other sources

Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.12
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.8
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 (includes 16.0 - 16.10)=16.11
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.10
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019>=16.0<16.11.47
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.8.0<17.8.21
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.10.0<17.10.14
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.12.0<17.12.8
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.13.0<17.13.7

Event History

May 13, 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
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-32702?

CVE-2025-32702 has a high severity rating due to its potential for allowing unauthorized code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-32702?

To fix CVE-2025-32702, update to the latest version of Visual Studio as outlined in the vendor's security advisories.

3

Which versions of Visual Studio are affected by CVE-2025-32702?

CVE-2025-32702 affects Visual Studio 2022 versions 17.8, 17.10, and 17.12, as well as Visual Studio 2019 version 16.11.

4

Can CVE-2025-32702 lead to remote code execution?

No, CVE-2025-32702 specifically allows local code execution due to command injection vulnerabilities.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2025-32702?

Yes, patches are available for the affected versions of Visual Studio to mitigate CVE-2025-32702.

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