Visual Studio Code Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-41610 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | microsoft |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-05-12 18:17:22 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-05-12 18:17:22 UTC |
| Description | Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 6.3 MEDIUM from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Problem Types: CWE-59 | CWE-79 | CWE-200 | CWE-79 CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | CWE-59 CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') | CWE-200 CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Primary | 6.3 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 6.3 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
LocalAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
RequiredScope
ChangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
NoneAvailability
NoneCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Microsoft | Visual Studio Code | affected 1.0.0 1.119.1 custom | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41610 | [email protected] | msrc.microsoft.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.