CVE-2026-50520

  1. OpenCVE
  2. Vulnerabilities (CVE)
  3. CVE-2026-50520
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

8.4 /10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.5 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50520 Patch Vendor Advisory Product
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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

24 Oct 2026, 21:10

Type Values Removed Values Added
Summary
  • (es) Neutralización incorrecta de elementos especiales utilizados en un comando (inyección de comandos) en Visual Studio Code permite a un atacante no autorizado ejecutar código localmente.
Information

Published : 2026-07-14 17:17

Updated : 2026-10-24 21:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-50520

Mitre link : CVE-2026-50520

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-50520

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Products Affected

microsoft

  • visual_studio_code
CWE
CWE-77

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