CVE-20XX-?

CVE-2026-78461

7.4 HIGH 1% exploit odds Fix listed Disclosure

What it is

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

At a glance

Exploitability
Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure.
Exploit odds
1.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix
A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

  1. PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
  2. Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published
Last modified
Exploit probability
1.0% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness
CWE-22 · Path traversal
Record status
Analyzed

Affected

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.4

Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges needed
None
User interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record