CVE-2026-81376: microsoft visual studio code
CVSS: 9.6v3.1CriticalAnalyzed
Published 08-09-2026Last modified 14-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-81376 is a critical (CVSS 9.6) vulnerability in microsoft visual studio code. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 59% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.6/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.90%
0%100%
Low · +0.25 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
Incomplete comparison with missing factors in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature 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
0.90%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
59%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.25 pp
From 0.65% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.90%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-1023Incomplete Comparison with Missing FactorsThe product performs a comparison between entities that must consider multiple factors or characteristics of each entity, but the comparison does not include one or more of these factors.
- CWE-693Protection Mechanism FailureThe product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.
Affected systems
Microsoft1 product
- visual studio code< 1.136.2 | ≥ 1.0.0, < 1.136.2
1 vendor · 1 product
