Description
Improper resolution of path equivalence in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Affected products
microsoft: visual studio code
References1
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-102231 PatchVendor Advisory
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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7.7
HIGH
Score source: CNA
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H - EPSS — exploit probability
- 0% percentile: 32 · as of 11 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-41
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