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7.3

Visual Studio Code JS Debug Extension Allows Unauthorized Access

CVE-2025-24042 · published 1 year ago
Summary

An attacker can use the JavaScript Debug Extension in Visual Studio Code to elevate their privileges on a system. This is a serious risk because it allows an attacker to gain administrative access to a system. To protect yourself, update to the latest version of the JavaScript Debug Extension as soon as possible.

What to do
  • Update microsoft visual_studio_code to version 1.97.1 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft visual_studio_code < 1.97.1
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_code:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Visual Studio Code JS Debug Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Visual Studio Code JS Debug Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
7.3 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-284Improper Access Control
Timeline
Published11 Feb 2025
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2025-24042 · NVD
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