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CVE-2026-45496: Visual Studio Code Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

mediumCVSS 5.5CVE-2026-45496
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Microsoftproduct: Visual Studio CodePath traversal
What
An unauthorized attacker can bypass a security feature locally due to improper pathname limitations.
Who is affected
Users of Visual Studio Code.
Urgency
Remediation is medium urgency as it could lead to security feature bypass.
Action
Update Visual Studio Code to the latest version.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
medium — CVSS 5.5
Published
2026-07-14
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-45496

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-45496coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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