CVE-2025-65715: An issue in the code-runner.executorMap setting of Visual Studio Code Extensions Code Runner v0.12.2 allows at

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-65715 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting coderunner. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in the code-runner.executorMap setting of Visual Studio Code Extensions Code Runner v0.12.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code when opening a crafted workspace.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2026-02-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: formulahendry

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-02-16 16:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

formulahendry coderunner DOWNGRADE

Affected: >= 0.12.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.12.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy coderunner || rpm -q coderunner || coderunner --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.12.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison coderunner sudo apt install coderunner=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.12.2> sudo apt-mark hold coderunner

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list coderunner sudo dnf downgrade coderunner-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.12.2> sudo dnf versionlock add coderunner

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-65715?

coderunner: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-65715 being exploited?

CVE-2025-65715 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-65715 affect?

CVE-2025-65715 affects coderunner. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An issue in the code-runner.executorMap setting of Visual Studio Code Extensions Code Runner v0.12.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code when opening a crafted workspace.

How urgent is CVE-2025-65715?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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