Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Visual Studio Code JS Debug Extension by Microsoft

CVE-2025-24042

What is CVE-2025-24042?

The JS Debug Extension for Visual Studio Code contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges. This flaw can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive system resources, enabling potential exploitation and compromise of user data within development environments. Mitigating this vulnerability is crucial for maintaining the integrity and security of applications developed using Visual Studio Code.

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