Vulnerabilities in pkg:golang/github.com/golang/vscode-go

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fjmr-7667-8v4p
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-68120 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) visual studio code go extension vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Github.com/golang/vscode go libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves visual studio code go extension has unexpected untrusted code execution. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.52.1.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:golang/github.com/golang/vscode-go

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:golang/github.com/golang/vscode-go. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-fjmr-7667-8v4p CVE-2025-68120 MODERATE Visual Studio Code Go extension has unexpected untrusted code execution

CVE-2025-68120 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-68120
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fjmr-7667-8v4p
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Github.com/golang/vscode go
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2025-68120

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/golang/vscode go dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

github.com/golang/vscode-go fixed: 0.52.1 
Upgrade github.com/golang/vscode-go to 0.52.1
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for github.com/golang/vscode-go

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2025-68120, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/golang/vscode go:

inspect dependencies for github.com/golang/vscode-go

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/golang/vscode go in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.52.1), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Github.com/golang/vscode go, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

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

CVE-2025-68120 Affected Github.com/golang/vscode go Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.52.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/golang/vscode-go
golang/github.com/golang/vscode-go
Go
< 0.52.1
0.52.1

References

NVD — CVE-2025-68120 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-68120
Github.com/golang/vscode go Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/golang/vscode-go
groups.google.com/g/golang-dev/c/chg4... WEB
https://groups.google.com/g/golang-dev/c/CHG4qfcicBU/m/4tanFUymDQAJ
pkg.go.dev/vuln/go-2025-4249 WEB
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2025-4249

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-68120?
CVE-2025-68120 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/golang/vscode go involving Visual Studio Code Go extension has unexpected untrusted code execution under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Github.com/golang/vscode go versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.52.1 across affected packages: github.com/golang/vscode-go.
What version fixes CVE-2025-68120?
Upgrading to 0.52.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/golang/vscode-go affected?
Yes, github.com/golang/vscode-go is affected in releases prior to 0.52.1. Upgrade your dependency to 0.52.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-68120?
CVE-2025-68120 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-68120?
CVE-2025-68120 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2025-68120?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/golang/vscode-go'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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