CVE-2026-40376
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Improper Input Validation in Visual Studio Code Elevates Privileges

Publication date: 2026-06-09

Last updated on: 2026-06-09

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Improper input validation in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
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Published
2026-06-09
Last Modified
2026-06-09
Generated
2026-06-10
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2026-06-09
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NVD
CVE-2026-40376
EUVD
EUVD-2026-35536
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microsoft visual_studio_code *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-20 The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is caused by improper input validation in Microsoft Visual Studio Code. It allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate their privileges over a network.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can gain elevated privileges, potentially allowing them to perform actions that are normally restricted, which can lead to significant security risks including unauthorized access, data modification, or disruption of services.

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