CVE-2026-41612

Name: CVE-2026-41612
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-12T18:17:23.113+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-41612 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Relative path traversal in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Relative path traversal in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.50%

38.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Live Preview	< 0.4.19

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41612Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-41612?

Relative path traversal in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.

How severe is CVE-2026-41612?

CVE-2026-41612 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-41612?

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-2026-41612?

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Source: NVD / NIST