CVE-2026-102229: microsoft visual studio code Path Traversal
CVSS: 6.8v3.1MediumAwaiting analysis
Published 13-10-2026Last modified 19-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-102229 is a medium (CVSS 6.8) Path Traversal vulnerability in microsoft visual studio code. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 60% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.8/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.93%
0%100%
Low · Change unavailableKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-10-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 19-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.8MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.93%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
60%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Change unavailable
Change unavailable
14-10-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.93%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft1 product
- visual studio code≥ 1.0.0, < 1.141.1
1 vendor · 1 product
