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7.8
Visual Studio Code Extension Code Runner allows code execution from crafted workspaces
CVE-2025-65715
Summary
Attackers can execute arbitrary code when opening a specially crafted workspace in Code Runner, a Visual Studio Code extension. This allows them to potentially steal data, install malware, or take control of the system. Update to the latest version of Code Runner to fix this issue.
What to do
No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| formulahendry | coderunner | > 0.12.2 | – |
Original title
An issue in the code-runner.executorMap setting of Visual Studio Code Extensions Code Runner v0.12.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code when opening a crafted workspace.
Original description
An issue in the code-runner.executorMap setting of Visual Studio Code Extensions Code Runner v0.12.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code when opening a crafted workspace.
nvd CVSS3.1
7.8
Vulnerability type
CWE-94
Code Injection
- https://github.com/formulahendry/vscode-code-runner Exploit
- https://www.ox.security/blog/cve-2025-65715-code-runner-vscode-rce/ Exploit Third Party Advisory
Published: 16 Feb 2026 · Updated: 11 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026