What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-53773?

CVE-2025-53773 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.7%.

Which versions of Visual Studio 2022 are affected by CVE-2025-53773?

CVE-2025-53773 presents notable security risk, a command injection vulnerability rated CVSS 7.8.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-53773?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-53773. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.7%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-53773?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Validate that input sanitization is in place for all user-controlled parameters.

Visual Studio 2022 CVE-2025-53773

HIGH

Command Injection (CWE-77)

2025-08-12 secure@microsoft.com

Command Injection Visual Studio 2022

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:06 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Aug 15, 2025 - 17:01 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Aug 12, 2025 - 18:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Command Injection (CWE-77), which allows attackers to inject arbitrary commands into system command execution. 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. Affected products include: Microsoft Visual Studio 2022.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use parameterized APIs, avoid shell execution, validate input with strict allowlists.

CVE-2025-53773 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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Visual Studio 2022 CVE-2025-53773

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