CVE-2026-78461: microsoft visual studio code Path Traversal
CVSS: 7.4v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 08-09-2026Last modified 14-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-78461 is a high (CVSS 7.4) Path Traversal vulnerability in microsoft visual studio code. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 63.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.4/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.04%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 08-09-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 14-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.4Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.4HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
1.04%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
63%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.04% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score1.04%
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< 1.136.2 | ≥ 1.0.0, < 1.136.2
1 vendor · 1 product
