HIGH · 7.1

CVE-2026-57101

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Vulnerability Description

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftVisual Studio Code>= 1.0.0, < 1.128.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-57101?

CVE-2026-57101 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

How severe is CVE-2026-57101?

CVE-2026-57101 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-57101?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Visual Studio Code.