CVE-2026-57101 Visual Studio Code Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

High 7.1 Published 14 Jul 2026 Updated 28 Oct 2026

An attacker can bypass security features in Visual Studio Code via improper input neutralization during web page generation.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-57101?

CVE-2026-57101 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code, published on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-57101?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Visual Studio Code.

How do I fix CVE-2026-57101?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-57101 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-57101 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-57101 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-8vjh-hxqp-x752.