CVE-2026-114171
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10
Last modified
CVE-2026-114171 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. User interface (ui) misrepresentation of critical information in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network..
Description
User interface (ui) misrepresentation of critical information in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Visual Studio Code | >= 1.0.0, < 1.145.3 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-114171?
User interface (ui) misrepresentation of critical information in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-114171?
CVE-2026-114171 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-114171?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2026
- CVE-2026-114165Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Codecs Libra…7.8
- CVE-2026-114166Buffer over-read in Windows Raw Image Extension allows an un…5.5
- CVE-2026-114167Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Codecs Libra…7.8
- CVE-2026-114169Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Raw Image Extension al…8.8
- CVE-2026-11417OS command injection in the NodejsFunction local bundling pi…7.3
- CVE-2026-114170Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attack…7.8
- CVE-2026-114173The Ortto plugin for WordPress before 1.0.25 did not filter …5.3
- CVE-2026-114175Missing Authorization vulnerability in DigitalME eRoom eroom…5.4
- CVE-2026-114176Missing Authorization vulnerability in DigitalME eRoom eroom…4.3
- CVE-2026-114177Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Xpro Xpro…8.8
- CVE-2026-114178Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation …7.1
- CVE-2026-114179Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation …7.1
Are you affected by CVE-2026-114171?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST