Untrusted Code Execution Risk in Visual Studio Code Go Extension
CVE-2025-68120

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Github.com/golang/vscode-go

Status
Github.com/golang/vscode-go
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-68120?

The Visual Studio Code Go extension has implemented a safety measure by being disabled in Restricted Mode to thwart potential execution of untrusted code. This action is aimed at protecting developers from the risks associated with running malicious code unintentionally within their development environment. Users are advised to ensure they have the latest updates and monitor official channels for further guidance on mitigating risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

github.com/golang/vscode-go 0 < 0.52.1

References

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-68120
https://groups.google.com/g/golang-dev/c/CHG4qfcicBU/m/4t...
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2025-4249

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

CHOE WONWOO (https://www.linkedin.com/in/wonwoo-choe-908b11390)
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