CVE-2026-102851 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-102851: Visual Studio Code Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product Visual Studio Code
Weakness CWE-266
Published October 13, 2026
Last update October 16, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.1/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Incorrect privilege assignment in Visual Studio Code allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

October 13, 2026 CVE published
October 16, 2026 Record updated

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