CVE-2026-41611

Improper neutralization of script-related html tags in a web page (basic xss) in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41611	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-2026-41611

Mitre link : CVE-2026-41611

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-41611

JSON object : View

Products Affected

microsoft

visual_studio_code

CWE

CWE-77

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

CWE-80

Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)

CWE-79

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

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