CVE-2025-21206

Name: CVE-2025-21206
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-02-11T18:15:31.61+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-21206 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Visual Studio Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Visual Studio Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2017	>= 15.0, < 15.9.70
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2019	>= 16.0, < 16.11.44
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2022	>= 17.8, < 17.8.18
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2022	>= 17.10, < 17.10.11
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2022	>= 17.12, < 17.12.5

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21206Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 11, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-21206?

Visual Studio Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2025-21206?

CVE-2025-21206 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-21206?

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-2025-21206?

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Source: NVD / NIST