High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Jun 9, 2026· Updated Jun 11, 2026
CVE-2026-40376
CVE-2026-40376
Description
Improper input validation in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_code:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_code:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: >=1.0.0,<1.123.2
- (no CPE)
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-40376nvdVendor Advisory
News mentions
4- Patch Tuesday - June 2026Rapid7 Blog · Jun 9, 2026
- Microsoft June 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-day, 200 flawsBleepingComputer · Jun 9, 2026
- Microsoft June 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 6 zero-days, 200 flawsBleepingComputer · Jun 9, 2026
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday June 2026 – 198 Vulnerabilities Fixed, Including 3 Zero-daysCyber Security News · Jun 9, 2026