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CVE-2026-47285: Visual Studio Code Information Disclosure Vulnerability

mediumCVSS 6.5CVE-2026-47285
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Microsoftproduct: Visual Studio CodeCode injectionInformation disclosure
What
Command injection in VS Code allows unauthorized information disclosure.
Who is affected
Unauthorized attackers with network access to VS Code installations.
Urgency
Medium severity (CVSS 6.5); not currently exploited but enables lateral reconnaissance.
Action
Update VS Code to the latest patched version.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
medium — CVSS 6.5
Published
2026-08-11
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-47285

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-2026-47285coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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Recent advisories for Visual Studio Code

A cluster of recent advisories against the same product widens the attack surface — attackers routinely chain freshly published CVEs on one product, so review these together.

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