CVE-2026-47305
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2026-47305 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Protection mechanism failure in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Protection mechanism failure in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2022 | >= 17.12.0, < 17.12.22 |
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2022 | >= 17.14.0, < 17.14.36 |
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2026 | >= 18.7.0, < 18.7.4 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-47305?
Protection mechanism failure in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-47305?
CVE-2026-47305 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-47305?
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.
How Strix Helps
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