CVE-2025-68120

Name: CVE-2025-68120
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-30T00:15:52.333+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-68120 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. To prevent unexpected untrusted code execution, the Visual Studio Code Go extension is now disabled in Restricted Mode.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

To prevent unexpected untrusted code execution, the Visual Studio Code Go extension is now disabled in Restricted Mode.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Go	Go	< 0.52.1

References

https://groups.google.com/g/golang-dev/c/CHG4qfcicBU/m/4tanFUymDQAJMailing List
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-68120Third Party Advisory
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2025-4249Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 30, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-68120?

To prevent unexpected untrusted code execution, the Visual Studio Code Go extension is now disabled in Restricted Mode.

How severe is CVE-2025-68120?

CVE-2025-68120 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-68120?

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-2025-68120?

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Source: NVD / NIST