CVE-2025-21264

Name: CVE-2025-21264
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-13T17:15:51.17+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-21264 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Files or directories accessible to external parties in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Files or directories accessible to external parties in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.63%

45.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-552

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Visual Studio Code	< 1.100.1

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21264Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-21264?

Files or directories accessible to external parties in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-21264?

CVE-2025-21264 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-21264?

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-2025-21264?

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Source: NVD / NIST