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CVE-2026-69370

Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft Visual Studio Code
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CVSS
8.8High
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.70%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 52% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed in1.141.1Fixed versionCVE List
Published13 Oct 2026Updated 23 Oct 2026CVE List

What fixes it

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

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • Visual Studio Codeaffected: 1.0.0 before 1.141.1CVE List

References 1