Medium severity5.5NVD Advisory· Published Jul 14, 2026· Updated Jul 16, 2026
CVE-2026-45496
CVE-2026-45496
Description
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_code:*:*:*:*:*:-:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_code:*:*:*:*:*:-:*:*range: <1.128.1
- (no CPE)
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-45496nvdProductRelease NotesVendor Advisory
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