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CVE-2026-40376

HIGH 7.5

Published 2026-06-09 · Last modified 2026-07-01

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

ELEVATED IMPACT

Severe if exploited (CVSS 7.5), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.

Exploitation likelihood

0.7%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 47th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

7.5CVSS 3.1 · HIGH

  • ConfidentialityHigh
  • IntegrityHigh
  • AvailabilityHigh

What an attacker needs

  • ✓Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
  • ✓Privileges: No account or privileges required
  • ⚠User interaction: A user must take an action (click / open a file)
  • ⚠Complexity: Needs a race window or specific setup

✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it

Affected

Vendors Microsoft

Products Visual Studio Code

Weakness (CWE)

  • CWE-20: Improper input validation

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

References

Patches & mitigations

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS