CVE-2025-21178

Name: CVE-2025-21178
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-14T18:15:30.847+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-21178 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.52%

71.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2017	>= 15.0, < 15.9.69
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2019	>= 16.0, < 16.11.43
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2022	>= 17.6.0, < 17.6.22
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2022	>= 17.8.0, < 17.8.17
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2022	>= 17.10.0, < 17.10.10
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2022	>= 17.12.0, < 17.12.4

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21178Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 14, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-21178?

Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2025-21178?

CVE-2025-21178 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-21178?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-21178?

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Source: NVD / NIST