CVE-2024-49049: microsoft remote_ssh Improper Access Control
CVSS: 7.1v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 12-11-2024Last modified 08-07-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-49049 is a high (CVSS 7.1) Improper Access Control vulnerability in microsoft remote_ssh. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 35.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.1/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.43%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-11-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 08-07-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Visual Studio Code Remote Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.43%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
36%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.43% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.43%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft2 products
- remote_ssh< 0.115.1
- visual studio code remote - ssh extension≥ 1.0.0, < 0.115.1
1 vendor · 2 products
