CVE-2026-102229

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Path Traversal Vulnerability in Visual Studio Code

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-13

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

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Published

2026-10-13

Last Modified

2026-10-13

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-14

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-102229

EUVD

EUVD-2026-99035

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
Microsoft	Visual	Studio Code 1.0.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-22	The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

This is a path traversal vulnerability in Visual Studio Code where improper restrictions on file paths allow an authorized attacker to access files outside intended directories. This can lead to unauthorized information disclosure over a network.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to read sensitive files on your system, potentially exposing confidential data like source code, configuration files, or credentials. This requires the attacker to have some level of authorized access already.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data exposure, violating compliance requirements for data protection such as GDPR or HIPAA. Organizations may face penalties if sensitive data is disclosed due to insufficient path restrictions.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security update from Microsoft for Visual Studio Code to patch the path traversal vulnerability. Monitor official Microsoft security advisories for updates and ensure all users have updated their installations.

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