High severity7.4NVD Advisory· Published Sep 8, 2026· Updated Sep 8, 2026
CVE-2026-78461
CVE-2026-78461
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 over a network.
Affected products
1Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1News mentions
1- Massive Microsoft Patch Tuesday September 2026 – 973 Vulnerabilities Fixed, Including 2 Zero-DaysCyber Security News · Sep 8, 2026