RCE in Microsoft Visual Studio Code
CVE-2026-70335
Improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
Published · last modified .
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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.005 (37.4th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 37th percentile — 37.4% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.004 · newest: 0.005 · change: +0.000
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-2026-70335 (vendor-advisory, Patch, patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-70335?
- CVE-2026-70335 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-08-11.
- How severe is CVE-2026-70335?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.