CVE-2026-102231: microsoft visual studio code Improper Resolution of Path Equivalence
CVSS: 7.7v3.1HighUndergoing analysis
Published 13-10-2026Last modified 19-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-102231 is a high (CVSS 7.7) Improper Resolution of Path Equivalence vulnerability in microsoft visual studio code. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 30.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.7/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.38%
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 resolution of path equivalence in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.7Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.7HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.38%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
30%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Change unavailable
Change unavailable
14-10-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.38%
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