CVE-2026-78461 Visual Studio Code - Path Traversal

Visual Studio Code contains a path traversal caused by improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, letting unauthorized attackers bypass security features over a network, exploit requires network access.

CVSS base score 7.4 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
1.04% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Path Traversal
Impact
File System Read, Bypass Security
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Published
8 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-22

Vendor fix

Update to the latest version of Visual Studio Code.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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