Command Injection RCE in Microsoft Visual Studio 2022
CVE-2025-62214 is a command injection vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio, described as improper neutralization of special elements used in a command. Available reporting indicates the issue affects Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14 and is associated with Visual Studio AI development capabilities. Exploitation appears to require a multi-stage chain involving prompt injection, Copilot/agent interaction, and triggering a build, after which an authorized attacker can achieve local code execution. Publicly available context does not identify the exact vulnerable function or command-construction path.
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Exploits
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A command-injection vulnerability in Visual Studio enabling local code execution.
A command-injection vulnerability in Visual Studio enabling local code execution.
A critical remote code execution vulnerability in Visual Studio 2022 (v17.14) via command injection, requiring local access and high privileges.
A critical remote code execution vulnerability in Visual Studio, requiring a complex attack chain involving AI development features, prompt injection, and build triggering. The impact could include code execution in an elevated context or compromised build artifacts.
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