RCE in Microsoft Visual Studio Code

CVE-2026-41611

Improper neutralization of script-related html tags in a web page (basic xss) in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)

EPSS: 0.000 (11.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-41611?
CVE-2026-41611 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code, classified under Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-05-12.
How severe is CVE-2026-41611?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.