EUVD-2025-20538
2025-07-08
[email protected]
8.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Lifecycle Timeline
3
Analysis Generated
Mar 16, 2026 - 04:21 vuln.today
EUVD ID Assigned
Mar 16, 2026 - 04:21 euvd
EUVD-2025-20538
CVE Published
Jul 08, 2025 - 17:16 nvd
HIGH 8.8
Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Analysis
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Technical Context
This vulnerability is classified as Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (CWE-59).
Affected Products
Affected products: Microsoft Visual Studio 2015, Microsoft Visual Studio 2017, Microsoft Visual Studio 2019, Microsoft Visual Studio 2022
Remediation
Monitor vendor advisories for patches. Apply mitigations such as network segmentation, access restrictions, and monitoring.
Priority Score
44
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Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.1
CVSS: +44
POC: 0
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