Description
Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 8.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Visual Studio Code | >= 1.0.0, < 1.136.2 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-78462Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Sep 8, 2026
- Last modified
- Sep 11, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed