CVE-2025-29803

Visual Studio Tools for Applications and SQL Server Management Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Description

Uncontrolled search path element in Visual Studio Tools for Applications and SQL Server Management Studio allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications (VSTA)
Affected: Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications (VSTA)
Affected: Microsoft VSTA 2022 SDK
Affected: Microsoft VSTA 2019 SDK
Affected: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 20.2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-29803 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-29803?
CVE-2025-29803 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-29803?
To fix CVE-2025-29803, 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-2025-29803 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-29803 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-2025-29803?
CVE-2025-29803 affects Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications (VSTA), Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications (VSTA), Microsoft VSTA 2022 SDK, Microsoft VSTA 2019 SDK, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 20.2.
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