CVE-2026-57101: Visual Studio Code Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Overview

Severity

High (CVSS 7.1)

CVSS Vector

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

Category

Security Feature Bypass

Exploit Status

Not Exploited

Exploitation Likelihood

Less Likely

Patch Tuesday

2026-Jul

Released

2026-07-14

Description

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Affected Products (1)

Developer Tools

• Visual Studio Code

Security Updates (1)

• Release Notes

Acknowledgments

<a href="https://ammaraskar.com/">Ammar Askar</a>

Revision History

• 2026-07-14: Information published.