Vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code

CVE-2026-102231

Improper resolution of path equivalence in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Published 2026-10-13 · last modified 2026-10-13.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.7 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

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

Microsoft Visual Studio Code

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-41

References

Visual Studio Code Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability (vendor-advisory, patch)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-102231?: CVE-2026-102231 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code, classified under CWE-41. CVSS score: 7.7/10. Published 2026-10-13.
How severe is CVE-2026-102231?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.7 out of 10.