Vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code
CVE-2026-41109
Improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component ('injection') in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
EPSS: 0.001 (21.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Microsoft Visual Studio Code — versions 1.0.0
- Microsoft Visual_studio_code
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability (vendor-advisory, patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-41109?
- CVE-2026-41109 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code, classified under Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection). CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-05-12.
- How severe is CVE-2026-41109?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.