CVE-2025-49714: Visual Studio Code Python Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Overview

Severity

High (CVSS 7.8)

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Category

Remote Code Execution

Exploit Status

Not Exploited

Exploitation Likelihood

Less Likely

Patch Tuesday

2025-Jul

Released

2025-07-08

EPSS Score

0.21% (percentile: 44.0%)

Description

Trust boundary violation in Visual Studio Code - Python extension allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Affected Products (1)

Developer Tools

• Python extension for Visual Studio Code

Security Updates (1)

• Release Notes

Acknowledgments

Eakasit Tangmunchittham with <a href="https://www.secure-d.tech/">Secure-D Center</a>

Revision History

• 2025-07-08: Information published.