msrc_cve-2025-21264
Vulnerability from csaf_microsoft
Published
2025-05-13 07:00
Modified
2025-06-17 07:00
Summary
Visual Studio Code Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Notes

Additional Resources
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Disclaimer
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Customer Action
Required. The vulnerability documented by this CVE requires customer action to resolve.



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