CVE-2025-65716

Name: CVE-2025-65716
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-16T16:19:17.403+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-65716 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in Visual Studio Code Extensions Markdown Preview Enhanced v0.8.18 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted .Md file.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in Visual Studio Code Extensions Markdown Preview Enhanced v0.8.18 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted .Md file.

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

0.64%

46.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Shd101wyy	Markdown Preview Enhanced	>= 0.8.18

References

https://github.com/shd101wyy/markdown-preview-enhancedProduct
https://www.ox.security/blog/cve-2025-65716-markdown-preview-enhanced-vscode-vulnerability/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 16, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-65716?

An issue in Visual Studio Code Extensions Markdown Preview Enhanced v0.8.18 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted .Md file.

How severe is CVE-2025-65716?

CVE-2025-65716 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-65716?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST