How severe is CVE-2026-47281?

CVE-2026-47281 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-47281 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-47281?

CVE-2026-47281 affects Microsoft Visual Studio Code. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-47281?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-47281 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-47281 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-35573.

When was CVE-2026-47281 published?

CVE-2026-47281 was published on 2026-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-47281

CVE-2026-47281 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-35573
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio Code
Published: 2026-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-47281?: Improper input validation in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-47281?: CVE-2026-47281 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-47281 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-47281?: CVE-2026-47281 affects Microsoft Visual Studio Code. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-47281?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-47281 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-47281 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-35573.
When was CVE-2026-47281 published?: CVE-2026-47281 was published on 2026-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-47281

Affected products (1)

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

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