ReviewHigh

CVE-2026-69306

Microsoft Visual Studio Code, visual studio code

Not failing securely ('failing open') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

CVSS
8.2
EPSS
-
- percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.08.12
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability-
Technical severityCVSS 8.2

Vulnerability overview

Not failing securely ('failing open') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Affected product and versions

Product
Microsoft Visual Studio Code, visual studio code
Affected versions
>= 1.0.0 < 1.132.1
Fixed versions
Verify the fixed release separately for each affected product line

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:L/A:N
CWE
CWE-636
CVE-2026-69306 — Microsoft Visual Studio Code, visual studio code | SECUFOCUS NOW