How severe is CVE-2026-41612?

CVE-2026-41612 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-41612 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-41612?

CVE-2026-41612 affects Microsoft Live Preview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-41612?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-41612 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-41612 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-29695.

When was CVE-2026-41612 published?

CVE-2026-41612 was published on 2026-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-41612

CVE-2026-41612 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Live Preview with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-29695
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Microsoft Live Preview
Published: 2026-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Relative path traversal in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-41612?: Relative path traversal in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-41612?: CVE-2026-41612 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-41612 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-41612?: CVE-2026-41612 affects Microsoft Live Preview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41612?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-41612 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-41612 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-29695.
When was CVE-2026-41612 published?: CVE-2026-41612 was published on 2026-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41612

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:live_preview:*:*:*:*:*:visual_studio_code:*:*

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