CVE-2026-102851
Visual Studio Code Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Microsoft Visual Studio Code
CVSS
6.1MediumExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.26%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 16% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
What fixes it
- 1.141.1Visual Studio CodeCVE List
A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.
Vendor and government advisories 1
Vendors that say their products are affected, and agencies that issued alerts. Check each for the fixed release of the product you run.
Reports 1
1 outlet mention it. Reports are not confirmation; each links to its source.
Description
Incorrect privilege assignment in Visual Studio Code allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Text from CVE List
Affected versions 1
- Visual Studio Codeaffected: 1.0.0 before 1.141.1CVE List