CVE-2026-45496

Published Jul 14, 2026

Last updated 7 days ago

Overview

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 locally.
Source
secure@microsoft.com
NVD status
Analyzed
Products
visual_studio_code

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
5.5
Impact score
3.6
Exploitability score
1.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Severity
MEDIUM

Weaknesses

secure@microsoft.com
CWE-22

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.