Description
Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere in Visual Studio Code - Python extension allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Python extension for Visual Studio Code | 2020 – < 2026.3.1 | 2026.3.1 |
Advisories 3
- WID-SEC-2026-2761 Microsoft Developer Tools: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Nov 11, 2026
- MSRC-CVE-2026-54981 Visual Studio Code Python Extension Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability Microsoft Security Response Center · Sep 24, 2026
- NCSC-2026-0285 Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Microsoft Developer Tools NCSC-NL (Netherlands) · Aug 11, 2026
References
- Visual Studio Code Python Extension Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability vendor-advisory patch