High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Aug 11, 2026· Updated Sep 25, 2026
CVE-2026-69278
CVE-2026-69278
Description
Incorrect authorization 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: <1.132.1
- (no CPE)
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69278nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
News mentions
3- Microsoft Patch Tuesday for August 2026 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilitiesCisco Talos Intelligence · Aug 11, 2026
- Patch Tuesday - August 2026Rapid7 Blog · Aug 11, 2026
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday Update August 2026 – 394 Vulnerabilities Fixed, Including 3 Zero-DaysCyber Security News · Aug 11, 2026