Visual Studio Code vulnerability

Missing authorization in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Published 11 Aug 2026Updated 24 Sep 20261 sources
CVSS 8.8

What happened

Missing authorization in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Affected versions

Visual Studio Code: 1.0.0 through before 1.132.1 (custom) Fixed: See vendor advisory.

Why it matters

Review the vendor advisory and exposure of the affected product to determine operational impact.

Detection & mitigation

  • Apply vendor-provided updates or mitigations.
  • Review affected product exposure and access logs.

Public PoC references

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