CVE-2025-65717
Modified Modified - Updated After Analysis
File Exfiltration via HTML in Live Server Extension v

Publication date: 2026-02-16

Last updated on: 2026-05-05

Assigner: MITRE

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.
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Published
2026-02-16
Last Modified
2026-05-05
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-16
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-65717
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Vendor Product Version / Range
ritwickdey live_server From 5.7.9 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
CWE-200 The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
CWE-601 The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Visual Studio Code Extensions Live Server version 5.7.9. It allows attackers to exfiltrate files by tricking a user into interacting with a specially crafted HTML page.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized file exfiltration from your system if you interact with a malicious HTML page while using the affected Live Server extension. This could result in sensitive or private files being accessed and stolen by attackers.

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