Visual Studio Code vulnerability

Incorrect authorization in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Published 11 Aug 2026Updated 25 Sep 20261 sources
CVSS 7.8

What happened

Incorrect authorization in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

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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