CVE-2026-69320: Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

highCVSS 8.8CVE-2026-69320

Improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Microsoft product: Visual Studio Code Remote code execution Code injection

What: OS command injection in Visual Studio Code allows remote code execution over the network.
Who is affected: Users with network-accessible Visual Studio Code instances.
Urgency: Critical severity (CVSS 8.8) with network-based attack vector; immediate remediation required.
Action: Apply latest security patch for Visual Studio Code.

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Details

Source: Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity: high — CVSS 8.8
Published: 2026-08-11
Exploitation: Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69320

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.

Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-693200.46% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 38% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.

Referenced CVEs

CVE	CSIRTS overview	External
CVE-2026-69320	coverage & exploitation status	NVD · CVE.org

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