CVE-2025-68120: To prevent unexpected untrusted code execution, the Visual Studio Code Go extension is now disabled in Restric

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-68120?

go: upgrade to 0.52.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-68120 being exploited?

CVE-2025-68120 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-68120 affect?

CVE-2025-68120 affects go. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). To prevent unexpected untrusted code execution, the Visual Studio Code Go extension is now disabled in Restricted Mode.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-68120?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2025-68120 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting go. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

To prevent unexpected untrusted code execution, the Visual Studio Code Go extension is now disabled in Restricted Mode.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2025-12-30
Last modified	2026-10-13

Publisher (CNA): Go Project · Vendor: go

Last updated 2026-10-13 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-30 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-13 09:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

go go UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.52.1

Fixed in: 0.52.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.52.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade go

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade go

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-68120?

go: upgrade to 0.52.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-68120 being exploited?

CVE-2025-68120 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-2025-68120 affect?

CVE-2025-68120 affects go. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). To prevent unexpected untrusted code execution, the Visual Studio Code Go extension is now disabled in Restricted Mode.

How urgent is CVE-2025-68120?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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