CVE-2026-41610

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.

CVSS v3 6.3 MEDIUM

6.3^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 4.0

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41610	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_code:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-05-12 18:17

Updated : 2026-06-17 10:46

NVD link : CVE-2026-41610

Mitre link : CVE-2026-41610

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-41610

JSON object : View

Products Affected

microsoft

visual_studio_code

CWE

CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

CWE-79

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

CWE-200

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

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