Authorization Bypass Vulnerability in Visual Studio Code by Microsoft
CVE-2026-58650

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Visual Studio Code
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-58650?

An authorization bypass vulnerability in Visual Studio Code allows attackers to exploit user-controlled keys to circumvent security measures. This flaw poses a risk of unauthorized access, enabling malicious users to execute unauthorized commands locally. Users are urged to review the advisory and apply the necessary patches to safeguard their systems.

Affected Version(s)

Visual Studio Code 1.0.0 < 1.132.1

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
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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