CVE-2025-65717 Details
Description
An issue in Visual Studio Code Extensions Live Server v5.7.9 allows attackers to exfiltrate files via user interaction with a crafted HTML page.
A file exfiltration vulnerability has been identified in the Visual Studio Code Live Server extension, version 5.7.9. This issue allows attackers to access and steal files from a user's local machine through interaction with a malicious HTML page while the extension is active. The vulnerability arises because Live Server does not enforce Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) restrictions, enabling remote websites to make unauthorized requests to local files served by the extension.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 18, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-200 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor | CISA-ADP |
| CWE-601 | URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') | CISA-ADP |
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ritwickdey live server | >= 5.7.9 |
CPE
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Change History
7 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 5, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 18, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Feb 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Feb 16, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |