Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Visual Studio by Microsoft
CVE-2026-47305

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.12
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.14
Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 Version 18.7
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-47305?

A vulnerability has been identified in Visual Studio that allows unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code locally due to a failure in the protection mechanism. This flaw poses serious risks to users, as it can be exploited to gain control over affected systems. Microsoft has released a security advisory detailing available patches to mitigate these risks. It is essential for users to apply the updates promptly to safeguard their environments from potential attacks.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.12 17.12.0 < 17.12.22

Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14 17.14.0 < 17.14.36

Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 version 18.7 18.0 < 18.7.4

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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