CVE-2022-41042

Name: CVE-2022-41042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-11T19:15:20.98+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 1.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-41042 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Visual Studio Code Information Disclosure Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Visual Studio Code Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.92%

77.3th 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: Oct 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41042?

Visual Studio Code Information Disclosure Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2022-41042?

CVE-2022-41042 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41042?

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-2022-41042?

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Source: NVD / NIST