CVE-2026-47281: microsoft visual studio code
CVSS: 9.6v3.1CriticalModified
Published 09-06-2026Last modified 24-09-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-47281 is a critical (CVSS 9.6) vulnerability in microsoft visual studio code. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 56.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.6/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.83%
0%100%
Low · +0.07 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 09-06-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 24-09-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Missing authorization in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.6Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST9.6CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.83%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
57%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.07 pp
From 0.76% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.83%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-306Missing Authentication for Critical FunctionThe product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.
- CWE-798Use of Hard-coded CredentialsThe product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.
- CWE-862Missing AuthorizationThe product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
Affected systems
Microsoft1 product
- visual studio code≥ 1.0.0, < 1.123.2 | ≥ 1.0.0, < 1.123.1
1 vendor · 1 product
