CVE-2026-41610: microsoft visual studio code Link Following
CVSS: 6.3v3.1MediumAnalyzed
Published 12-05-2026Last modified 10-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-41610 is a medium (CVSS 6.3) Link Following vulnerability in microsoft visual studio code. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 52.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.71%
0%100%
Low · +0.12 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-05-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 10-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSources2 sources · 5.0–6.3
- NVDNIST5.0MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.71%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
53%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.12 pp
From 0.60% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.71%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-59Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
- CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
- CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorThe product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
Affected systems
Microsoft1 product
- visual studio code≥ 1.0.0, < 1.119.1 | < 1.119.1
1 vendor · 1 product
