7.3
High
CVE-2025-26631 Uncontrolled search path element in Visual Studio Code allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally
Description
Uncontrolled search path element in Visual Studio Code allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Studio Code 1.0 | 1.0.0 → < 1.98.0 | 1.98.0 |
References
- Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability msrc.microsoft.com
Timeline
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