CVE-2024-49050: microsoft python Trust Boundary Violation
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 12-11-2024Last modified 08-07-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-49050 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Trust Boundary Violation vulnerability in microsoft python. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 68.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.23%
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 Python Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
1.23%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
69%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.23% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.23%
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
- python< 2024.18.2
- python extension for visual studio code≥ 2020, < 2024.18.2
1 vendor · 2 products