Path Traversal Vulnerability in Visual Studio Code by Microsoft
CVE-2026-45496

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Visual Studio Code
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-45496?

A path traversal vulnerability in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass local security features, potentially leading to access to restricted directories. This flaw can be exploited if proper input validation and limitations on pathname handling are not enforced, making it crucial for users to update to the latest version to mitigate risks.

Affected Version(s)

Visual Studio Code 1.0.0 < 1.128.1

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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