Vulnerability in Microsoft Python Extension For Visual Studio Code
CVE-2026-54981
Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere in Visual Studio Code - Python extension allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
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 Python Extension For Visual Studio Code — versions 2020
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- Visual Studio Code Python Extension Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability (vendor-advisory, patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-54981?
- CVE-2026-54981 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Python Extension For Visual Studio Code, classified under Protection Mechanism Failure. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-08-11.
- How severe is CVE-2026-54981?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.