CVE-2026-40376

Improper input validation in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Score

CVSS 3.1 8.1 High

Status

Analyzed - secure@microsoft.com

Published

2026-06-09

Last modified

2026-09-24

Weaknesses

CWE-20

Affected products

• Visual Studio Code (Microsoft)

References

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-40376