CVE-2026-41613: microsoft visual studio code OS Command Injection
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 12-05-2026Last modified 10-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-41613 is a high (CVSS 8.8) OS Command Injection vulnerability in microsoft visual studio code. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 55.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.80%
0%100%
Low · +0.28 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
Session fixation in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.80%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
56%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.28 pp
From 0.52% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.80%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
- CWE-384Session FixationAuthenticating a user, or otherwise establishing a new user session, without invalidating any existing session identifier gives an attacker the opportunity to steal authenticated sessions.
Affected systems
Microsoft1 product
- visual studio code≥ 1.0.0, < 1.119.1 | < 1.119.1
1 vendor · 1 product
