CVE-2025

Api.Msrc.Microsoft • November 11, 2025

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code CoPilot Chat Extension allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

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Multiple Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Products Identified A series of vulnerabilities, collectively identified as CVE-2025, have been reported across various Microsoft products, including Windows, Microsoft Office, and SQL Server. These vulnerabilities allow authorized and unauthorized attackers to elevate privileges, execute code, or disclose sensitive information locally and over networks. Key issues include use after free, improper access control, and buffer overflows. 55 sources 14

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Visual Studio Code Copilot Chat Extension