CVE-2026-59113 Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published 11 Aug 2026 Updated 28 Oct 2026

An unauthorized attacker can execute code over the network due to missing authorization in Visual Studio Code.

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-2026-59113?

CVE-2026-59113 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code, published on 11 Aug 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 execute code over a network.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-59113?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Visual Studio Code.

How do I fix CVE-2026-59113?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-59113 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-2026-59113 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-59113 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Visual Studio Code vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-432h-4h4q-x6r2.