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CVE-2026-69278: Visual Studio Code Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

highCVSS 7.8CVE-2026-69278
Incorrect authorization in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

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What
Incorrect authorization in Visual Studio Code allows unauthorized attackers to bypass security features locally.
Who is affected
Systems running Visual Studio Code where attackers can access the local environment are affected.
Urgency
High severity (CVSS 7.8) with no known exploitation; patch to prevent local security feature bypass.
Action
Update Visual Studio Code to the latest version addressing CVE-2026-69278.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
high — CVSS 7.8
Published
2026-08-11
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69278

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-2026-69278coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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