CVE-2026-48569
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Improper Input Validation in Visual Studio Code

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 bypass a security feature locally.
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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-2026-48569
EUVD
EUVD-2026-35586
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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.
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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is caused by improper input validation in Visual Studio Code. It allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature on the local machine.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that an attacker can bypass security features locally, potentially leading to a compromise of confidentiality and integrity within Visual Studio Code.

Compliance Impact

The provided information does not specify how this vulnerability impacts compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.

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