CVE-2026-78461

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

  • Published Sep 8, 2026
  • CVSS 7.4 high
  • 1.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
  • A fix is available

Affected software

CVE-2026-78461 at the National Vulnerability Database