CVE-2026-54981 HIGH

CVE-2026-54981: Visual Studio Code Python Extension Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product Python extension for Visual Studio Code
Weakness CWE-829 · Inclusion from untrusted sphere
Published August 11, 2026
Last update August 21, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.8/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere in Visual Studio Code - Python extension allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

August 11, 2026 CVE published
August 21, 2026 Record updated