CVE-2026-102238 Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary code remotely via a path traversal flaw in Visual Studio Code, requiring users to apply the vendor patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-102238?
CVE-2026-102238 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code, published on 13 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-102238?
How do I fix CVE-2026-102238?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-102238 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-102238 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-102238 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hccq-3qmx-2g7f.