CVE-2026-81381
CVE-2026-81381 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-522.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-522
- Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio Code
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Insufficiently protected credentials in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-81381?
- Insufficiently protected credentials in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
- How severe is CVE-2026-81381?
- CVE-2026-81381 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-81381 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-81381?
- CVE-2026-81381 affects Microsoft Visual Studio Code. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-81381?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2026-81381 published?
- CVE-2026-81381 was published on 2026-09-08 and last updated on 2026-09-15.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_code:*:*:*:*:*:-:*:*
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