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CVE-2025-53773

Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 command injection

7.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 3.24%
  1. Published12 Aug 2025

Description

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Visual Studio 2022≥ 17.14.0 < 17.14.12

Remediation

Fixed in
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022≥ 17.14.12

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-53773 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-53773 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 3.24%.

How severe is CVE-2025-53773?

CVE-2025-53773 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 3.24% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-53773?

Affected products include Microsoft Visual Studio 2022.

How do I fix CVE-2025-53773?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 17.14.12 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.