CVE-2026-81377

MEDIUM CVSS 3.1: 6.5 EPSS 0.76%
Updated Sep 12, 2026
Microsoft
Parameter Value
CVSS 6.5 (MEDIUM)
Affected Versions before 1.136.2
Fixed In 1.136.2
Type CWE-22 (Path Traversal)
Vendor Microsoft
Public PoC No

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to perform tampering over a network.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
Required
User action required

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
None
No disruption

CVSS Vector v3.1

Weakness Type (CWE)

Vulnerable Products 1

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Microsoft Visual_Studio_Code
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_code:*:*:*:*:*:-:*:*
— 1.136.2