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Vulnerability record · CVE-2025-49739 · published 8 July 2025

CVE-2025-49739: Microsoft visual studio link following vulnerability

Microsoft · Visual Studio

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

8.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.80% · top 45.2% CWE-59 · Link following
8.8CVSS 3.1 base score
0.80%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
4Affected product versions listed by NVD
1References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

4 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-49739 Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2025-49739), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.