Description
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Visual Studio Code | 1.0.0 – < 1.128.1 | 1.128.1 |
Advisories 3
- WID-SEC-2026-2324 Microsoft DeveloperTools: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Aug 23, 2026
- NCSC-2026-0235 Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Microsoft Developer Tools NCSC-NL (Netherlands) · Jul 14, 2026
- MSRC-CVE-2026-45496 Visual Studio Code Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability Microsoft Security Response Center · Jul 14, 2026
References
- Visual Studio Code Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability vendor-advisory patch