Path Traversal Vulnerability in Visual Studio Code by Microsoft
CVE-2026-78461

7.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Visual Studio Code
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-78461?

A path traversal vulnerability in Visual Studio Code enables attackers to bypass critical security features through improper limitation of pathnames to restricted directories. This flaw could allow unauthorized access over network connections, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of user data. It is crucial for users of the affected product to apply available patches to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Visual Studio Code 1.0.0 < 1.136.2

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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