CVE-2026-57102 Visual Studio Code Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published Updated

An attacker can bypass security features in Visual Studio Code via untrusted code inclusion, potentially exposing sensitive information.

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-2026-57102?

CVE-2026-57102 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code, published on 14 Jul 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

Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Weakness: CWE-829, CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-57102?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Visual Studio Code.

How do I fix CVE-2026-57102?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-57102 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-57102 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-57102 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Visual Studio Code vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3r7w-m284-m5r3.

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