CVE-2025-49739: Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Jul 8, 2025
·
Updated

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Other sources

Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Visual Studio 2015=3
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.14
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.8
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 (includes 16.0 - 16.10)=16.11
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 (includes 15.0 - 15.8)=15.9
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.12
Microsoft Visual Studio=2015-update3
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017>=15.0<15.9.75
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019>=16.0<16.11.49
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.8.0<17.8.23
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.10.0<17.10.17
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.12.0<17.12.10
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.14.0<17.14.8

Event History

Jul 8, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-49739?

CVE-2025-49739 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-49739?

To fix CVE-2025-49739, apply the security patches available for the affected versions of Visual Studio.

3

Which versions of Visual Studio are affected by CVE-2025-49739?

CVE-2025-49739 affects Visual Studio 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-49739?

CVE-2025-49739 is classified as an improper link resolution vulnerability that can be exploited before file access.

5

Who can be impacted by CVE-2025-49739?

Developers and organizations using the vulnerable versions of Visual Studio can be impacted by CVE-2025-49739.

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