CVE-2026-47281: Improper input validation in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

PriorityP259critical9.6CVSS 3.1

AVNACLPRNUIRSCCHIHAH

EPSS

0.59%

43.8th percentile

Improper input validation in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Affected

2 ranges

Vendor	Product	Version range	Fixed in
microsoft	visual_studio_code	>= 1.0.0 < 1.123.2	1.123.2
microsoft	visual_studio_code	>= 1.0.0 < 1.123.1	1.123.1

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