CVE-2024-26165
CVE-2024-26165 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-256.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-23441
- Weakness: CWE-256
- Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio Code
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-26165?
- Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- How severe is CVE-2024-26165?
- CVE-2024-26165 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-26165 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-26165?
- CVE-2024-26165 affects Microsoft Visual Studio Code. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-26165?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-26165 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-26165 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23441.
- When was CVE-2024-26165 published?
- CVE-2024-26165 was published on 2024-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_code:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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