7.3
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Lifecycle Timeline
2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 19:52 vuln.today
CVE Published
Mar 11, 2025 - 17:16 nvd
HIGH 7.3
DescriptionNVD
Uncontrolled search path element in Visual Studio Code allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AnalysisAI
Uncontrolled search path element in Visual Studio Code allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. [CVSS 7.3 HIGH]
Technical ContextAI
Classified as CWE-427 (Uncontrolled Search Path Element). Uncontrolled search path element in Visual Studio Code allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected ProductsAI
Uncontrolled search path element in Visual Studio Code allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.
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