CVE-2025-24042

Visual Studio Code JS Debug Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Description

Visual Studio Code JS Debug Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Visual Studio Code - JS Debug Extension
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-24042 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-24042?
CVE-2025-24042 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-24042?
To fix CVE-2025-24042, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-24042 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-24042 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-24042?
CVE-2025-24042 affects Microsoft Visual Studio Code - JS Debug Extension.
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