CVE-2026-47281 Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
An unauthorized attacker can elevate privileges in Visual Studio Code due to missing authorization checks, requiring a 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-2026-47281?
CVE-2026-47281 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code, published on 9 Jun 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
Missing authorization in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-47281?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Visual Studio Code.
How do I fix CVE-2026-47281?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-47281 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-47281 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-47281 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Visual Studio Code
- CVE-2026-81376 Visual Studio Code Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-78462 Visual Studio Code Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-59113 Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-69320 Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-70336 Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rgv4-j5p6-g338.