CVE-2026-69278

HIGH CVSS 3.1: 7.8 EPSS 0.33%
Updated Aug 14, 2026
Microsoft
Parameter Value
CVSS 7.8 (HIGH)
Affected Versions before 1.132.1
Fixed In 1.132.1
Type CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization), CWE-693
Vendor Microsoft
Public PoC No

Incorrect authorization in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v3.1

Vulnerable Products 1

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Microsoft Visual_Studio_Code
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_code:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
1.132.1