CVE-2026-47287
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Relative Path Traversal in Visual Studio Code

Publication date: 2026-06-09

Last updated on: 2026-06-09

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Relative path traversal in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to perform tampering 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-2026-47287
EUVD
EUVD-2026-35698
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microsoft visual_studio_code *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-23 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.
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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows an unauthorized attacker to perform tampering over a network, which could impact the integrity of data or systems.

However, there is no specific information provided about how this vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a relative path traversal issue in Visual Studio Code. It allows an unauthorized attacker to manipulate file paths over a network, potentially accessing or modifying files that should be restricted.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to tampering, meaning an attacker could alter files or data within Visual Studio Code remotely without authorization. This could compromise the integrity of your files or development environment.

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