How severe is CVE-2026-57102?

CVE-2026-57102 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high 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-2026-57102 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-57102?

CVE-2026-57102 affects Microsoft Visual Studio Code. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-57102?

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.

When was CVE-2026-57102 published?

CVE-2026-57102 was published on 2026-07-14 and last updated on 2026-07-16.

CVE-2026-57102

CVE-2026-57102 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio Code
Published: 2026-07-14
Last modified: 2026-07-16

Description

Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-57102?: Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-57102?: CVE-2026-57102 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high 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-2026-57102 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-57102?: CVE-2026-57102 affects Microsoft Visual Studio Code. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-57102?: 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.
When was CVE-2026-57102 published?: CVE-2026-57102 was published on 2026-07-14 and last updated on 2026-07-16.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-57102

Affected products (1)

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

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