Remote Code Execution in Visual Studio Tools for Applications and SQL Server Management Studio
CVE-2026-103572

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.14
Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 Version 18.10
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-103572?

A vulnerability exists in Visual Studio Tools for Applications and SQL Server Management Studio that allows attackers to generate code improperly. By exploiting this flaw, an unauthorized individual could execute arbitrary code over a network, potentially leading to significant security breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive information. It is essential for users to apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14 17.14.0 < 17.14.42

Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 version 18.10 18.10.0 < 18.10.4

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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