CVE-2026-78462

Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

  • Published Sep 8, 2026
  • CVSS 8.8 high
  • 0.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
  • A fix is available

Affected software

CVE-2026-78462 at the National Vulnerability Database