CVE-2026-69278

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10

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CVE-2026-69278 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect authorization in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally..

Description

Incorrect authorization in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftVisual Studio Code>= 1.0.0, < 1.132.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Undergoing Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-69278?
Incorrect authorization in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-69278?
CVE-2026-69278 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-69278?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST