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CVE-2026-47292: Visual Studio Code MSSQL Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

highCVSS 7.8CVE-2026-47292
Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CSIRTS triage

What
Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Who is affected
Users of Visual Studio Code with the MSSQL Extension.
Urgency
Remediation is urgent due to high severity and potential for exploitation.
Action
Update the MSSQL Extension in Visual Studio Code.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
high — CVSS 7.8
Published
2026-06-09
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-47292

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-2026-47292coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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