VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2026-78461

CVSS score7.4 HIGH
EPSS probability1.04%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2026-09-08
Last modified2026-09-11
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Description

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Weakness classification

  • secure@microsoft.com: CWE-22

Primary references