Command Injection Vulnerability in Visual Studio Code by Microsoft
CVE-2026-50520

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-50520?

A security flaw in Visual Studio Code permits unauthorized execution of local code due to improper handling of special elements in commands. This vulnerability could allow attackers to exploit the software for malicious purposes if not addressed properly. Users are urged to apply the latest security patch to mitigate potential risks associated with unauthorized access and code execution.

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:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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