Path Traversal in Microsoft Visual Studio Code
CVE-2026-102229
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.8 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- Visual Studio Code Information Disclosure Vulnerability (vendor-advisory, patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-102229?
- CVE-2026-102229 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 6.8/10. Published 2026-10-13.
- How severe is CVE-2026-102229?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.8 out of 10.