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
- Microsoft Visual Studio Code — versions 1.0.0
- Microsoft Visual_studio_code
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (vendor-advisory, patch, Vendor Advisory)
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.