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CVE-2026-103572

Visual Studio Tools for Applications and SQL Server Management Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14
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CVSS
8.8High
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.82%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 56% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed in17.14.42Also 18.10.4CVE List
Published13 Oct 2026Updated 23 Oct 2026CVE List

What fixes it

  • 17.14.42Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14CVE List
  • 18.10.4Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 version 18.10CVE List

A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.

Vendor and government advisories 1

Vendors that say their products are affected, and agencies that issued alerts. Check each for the fixed release of the product you run.

Reports 1

1 outlet mention it. Reports are not confirmation; each links to its source.

Description

Improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Visual Studio Tools for Applications and SQL Server Management Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 2

  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14affected: 17.14.0 before 17.14.42CVE List
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 version 18.10affected: 18.10.0 before 18.10.4CVE List

References 1