CVE-2026-45496
CVE-2026-45496 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code 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% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio Code
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-45496?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2026-45496?
- CVE-2026-45496 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-2026-45496 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-45496?
- CVE-2026-45496 affects Microsoft Visual Studio Code. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-45496?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2026-45496 published?
- CVE-2026-45496 was published on 2026-07-14 and last updated on 2026-07-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_code:*:*:*:*:*:-:*:*
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