CVE-2026-45482

Name: CVE-2026-45482
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-09T17:17:22.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 23, 2026

CVE-2026-45482 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Initialization of a resource with an insecure default in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Initialization of a resource with an insecure default in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.34%

26.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Visual Studio Code	< 1.123.2

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-45482Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 23, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-45482?

Initialization of a resource with an insecure default in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

How severe is CVE-2026-45482?

CVE-2026-45482 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-45482?

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-2026-45482?

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Source: NVD / NIST