Advisoriesby IbisMicrosoftCVE-2026-78461
Microsoft Visual Studio Code: path traversal
Fix: upgrade to 1.136.2 or later
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.
Affected versions
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Studio Code Product | >= 1.0.0, < 1.136.2 | 1.136.2 |
Details and references
- CVSS 3.1
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
- Severity from
- the vendor (its own CVE record or advisory)
- Weakness
- CWE-22