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CVE-2026-47281

Microsoft Visual Studio Code, visual studio code

Missing authorization in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

CVSS
9.6
EPSS
0.76%
51.7% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.06.10
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.76%
Technical severityCVSS 9.6

Vulnerability overview

Missing authorization in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Affected product and versions

Product
Microsoft Visual Studio Code, visual studio code
Affected versions
>= 1.0.0 < 1.123.2, >= 1.0.0 < 1.123.1
Fixed versions
1.123.1

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Microsoft Visual Studio Code, visual studio code and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-306, CWE-798, CWE-862
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