CVE-2026-69320 — HIGH (8.8)

Q: What is CVE-2026-69320?

CVE-2026-69320 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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.

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-69320?

CVE-2026-69320 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-69320?

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

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Visual Studio Code	< 1.132.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69320Release NotesVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-69320?

CVE-2026-69320 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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.

How severe is CVE-2026-69320?

CVE-2026-69320 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-69320?

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