CVE-2025-24039

Name: CVE-2025-24039
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-02-11T18:15:40.927+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-24039 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Visual Studio Code 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

0.70%

48.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Visual Studio Code	< 1.97.1

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-24039Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-24039?

Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2025-24039?

CVE-2025-24039 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24039?

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-2025-24039?

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Source: NVD / NIST