CVE-2026-69320 Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published 11 Aug 2026 Updated 28 Oct 2026

An attacker can execute arbitrary code on a victim's machine via command injection 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-2026-69320?

CVE-2026-69320 is a high-severity command injection 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

Improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-69320?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Visual Studio Code.

How do I fix CVE-2026-69320?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-69320 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2026-69320 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-69320 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-5948-chc9-3jrw.