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HIGH · 7.3

CVE-2025-29803

Uncontrolled search path element in Visual Studio Tools for Applications and SQL Server Management Studio allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Vulnerability Description

Uncontrolled search path element in Visual Studio Tools for Applications and SQL Server Management Studio allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftSql Server Management Studio< 20.2.1
MicrosoftVisual Studio Tools For Applications 2019< 16.0.35907.0
MicrosoftVisual Studio Tools For Applications 2019 Sdk< 16.0.35907.0
MicrosoftVisual Studio Tools For Applications 2022< 17.0.35906.0
MicrosoftVisual Studio Tools For Applications 2022 Sdk< 17.0.35906.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-427

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-29803?

CVE-2025-29803 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). Uncontrolled search path element in Visual Studio Tools for Applications and SQL Server Management Studio allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-29803?

CVE-2025-29803 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-29803?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Sql Server Management Studio, Microsoft Visual Studio Tools For Applications 2019, Microsoft Visual Studio Tools For Applications 2019 Sdk, Microsoft Visual Studio Tools For Applications 2022, Microsoft Visual Studio Tools For Applications 2022 Sdk.