CVE-2022-38020

Name: CVE-2022-38020
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-13T19:15:12.977+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38020 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Visual Studio Code	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38020?

Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2022-38020?

CVE-2022-38020 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38020?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-38020?

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Source: NVD / NIST