CVE-2026-69306 Visual Studio Code Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

High 8.2 Published 11 Aug 2026 Updated 28 Oct 2026

An attacker can bypass security features in Visual Studio Code due to failing open behavior, requiring a patch to mitigate.

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-2026-69306?

CVE-2026-69306 is a high-severity 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

Not failing securely ('failing open') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Weakness: CWE-636

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-69306?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Visual Studio Code.

How do I fix CVE-2026-69306?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-69306 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-69306 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-69306 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-9ff9-572c-7rg8.