CVE-2025-65716 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

An issue in Visual Studio Code Extensions Markdown Preview Enhanced v0.8.18 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted .Md file.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Shd101Wyy	Markdown Preview Enhanced	>= 0.8.18

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-94

References

https://github.com/shd101wyy/markdown-preview-enhancedProduct
https://www.ox.security/blog/cve-2025-65716-markdown-preview-enhanced-vscode-vulExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-65716?

CVE-2025-65716 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An issue in Visual Studio Code Extensions Markdown Preview Enhanced v0.8.18 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted .Md file.

How severe is CVE-2025-65716?

CVE-2025-65716 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-65716?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Shd101Wyy Markdown Preview Enhanced.