CVE-2026-41610

Name: CVE-2026-41610
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-12T18:17:22.847+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-41610 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Visual Studio Code	< 1.119.1

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41610Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-41610?

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

How severe is CVE-2026-41610?

CVE-2026-41610 has a CVSS score of 5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-41610?

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-2026-41610?

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Source: NVD / NIST