Security Feature Bypass in Visual Studio Code by Microsoft
CVE-2026-48569

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Visual Studio Code
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-48569?

An input validation flaw in Visual Studio Code enables unauthorized attackers to bypass security mechanisms, potentially compromising the integrity of the software. Users are urged to apply available patches to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Visual Studio Code 1.0.0 < 1.123.2

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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