RCE in Microsoft Visual Studio Code
CVE-2026-47285
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.009 (58.7th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 59th percentile — 58.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.009 · newest: 0.009 · change: +0.001
Affected products
- Microsoft Visual Studio Code — versions 1.0.0
- Microsoft Visual Studio Code
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-47285 (vendor-advisory, Patch, patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-47285?
- CVE-2026-47285 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code, classified under Command Injection. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2026-08-11.
- How severe is CVE-2026-47285?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.