Information Disclosure Vulnerability in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code
CVE-2026-81381

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-81381?

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code due to insufficiently protected credentials. This flaw could allow an unauthorized attacker to access sensitive information over a network, potentially compromising user data. It is essential for users of these products to be aware of this vulnerability and implement necessary security measures to mitigate the risks associated with unauthorized access.

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:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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