As of my latest information, there is no record of a vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-49714 affecting the Visual Studio Code Python Extension. The most recent notable vulnerability is CVE-2024-49050, a Remote Code Execution (RCE) issue disclosed on November 12, 2024. This vulnerability allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code by convincing users to open a malicious project folder in Visual Studio Code. Microsoft addressed this issue by releasing version 2024.18.2 of the Python Extension, which includes the necessary security patches.
To ensure your development environment remains secure, it's crucial to keep all extensions, including the Python Extension for Visual Studio Code, updated to their latest versions. Regularly monitoring official security advisories and updates from Microsoft will help you stay informed about any new vulnerabilities and the corresponding mitigation measures.
Source: MSRC Security Update Guide - Microsoft Security Response Center
