What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-65716?

CVE-2025-65716 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Markdown Preview Enhanced are affected by CVE-2025-65716?

A critical vulnerability in Visual Studio Code's Markdown Preview Enhanced extension (CVE-2025-65716) enables attackers to execute arbitrary code when users open specially crafted markdown files.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-65716?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-65716. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-65716?

Within 24 hours: Issue an immediate security alert to all development teams advising against opening untrusted markdown files and disable the Markdown Preview Enhanced extension if not business-critical. Within 7 days: Conduct an inventory of which developers have this extension installed and assess usage necessity. Within 30 days: Implement endpoint monitoring for suspicious processes spawned from VS Code, enforce extension allowlisting policies, and prepare a rollout plan for patched versions once released.

Markdown Preview Enhanced CVE-2025-65716

HIGH

Code Injection (CWE-94)

2026-02-16 cve@mitre.org

RCE Code Injection Markdown Preview Enhanced

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:N/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: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

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Feb 25, 2026 - 18:46 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 16, 2026 - 16:19 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

An issue in Visual Studio Code Extensions Markdown Preview Enhanced v0.8.18 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted .Md file.

AnalysisAI

An issue in Visual Studio Code Extensions Markdown Preview Enhanced v0.8.18 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted .Md file. [CVSS 8.8 HIGH]

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-94 (Code Injection). Affects Markdown Preview Enhanced. An issue in Visual Studio Code Extensions Markdown Preview Enhanced v0.8.18 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted .Md file.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

CVE-2025-65716 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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Markdown Preview Enhanced CVE-2025-65716

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