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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2026-69278

Incorrect authorization in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Vulnerability Description

Incorrect authorization in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftVisual Studio Code< 1.132.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-863CWE-693

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-69278?

CVE-2026-69278 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Incorrect authorization in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

How severe is CVE-2026-69278?

CVE-2026-69278 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-69278?

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