MSRC_CVE-2026-41610
Vulnerability from csaf_microsoft - Published: 2026-05-12 07:00 - Updated: 2026-05-12 07:00Summary
Visual Studio Code Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Severity
Important
Notes
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Customer Action: Required. The vulnerability documented by this CVE requires customer action to resolve.
CWE-79
- Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected products
Fixed
1 product
| Product | Identifier | Version | Remediation |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Visual Studio Code 1.119.1
Visual Studio Code
|
1.119.1 |
Known affected
1 product
| Product | Identifier | Version | Remediation |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Visual Studio Code <1.119.1
Visual Studio Code
|
<1.119.1 |
Vendor Fix
fix
|
Threats
Impact
Security Feature Bypass
Exploit Status
Publicly Disclosed:No;Exploited:No;Latest Software Release:Exploitation Less Likely
References
7 references
Acknowledgments
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarek-nakkouch/">Tarek Nakkouch</a>
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Sightings
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Nomenclature
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