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Linked CVE review

Deploy Microsoft Developer Tools update for Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14

Linked CVEs
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Confirmed exploited
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PoC or lab evidence
1
Maximum CVSS
7.8
Evidence is kept separate

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CVE-2025-53773 PoC or lab evidence
GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

7.8 · CVSS 3.1 · HighSource: CNANo confirmation recordedNo CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.Public exploit referencedA structured CVE source labels at least one public reference as exploit material. BlackTree has not independently validated that it is safe, reliable or weaponised.EPSS: 3.24% · 87.9th percentileForecast date: 2026-10-07LOCAL · LOW complexity · NONE privileges · REQUIRED user interactionWithin 7 daysHigh technical severity with public exploit material referenced by a structured source; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.Awaiting fix. No fixed version is explicitly recorded in the structured CVE data.