# CVE-2025-29803: Visual Studio Tools for Applications and SQL Server Management Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2025-29803 is fixed in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio on 1 platform by Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 20.2.1 (version 20.2.1), released April 8, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-29803
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.3 (Important)
- EPSS: 0.0077
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Vendor exploitability assessment: Exploitation Less Likely
- Published: Apr 8, 2025
- Weakness: Uncontrolled Search Path Element
- Vendor advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-29803

## Description

<p>Uncontrolled search path element in Visual Studio Tools for Applications and SQL Server Management Studio allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.</p>

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio | 20.2.1 | [Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 20.2.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/microsoft.sqlservermanagementstudio-20.2.1.md) | Apr 8, 2025 |

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