CVE-2026-47285

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Command Injection Vulnerability in Visual Studio Code

Publication date: 2026-08-11

Last updated on: 2026-08-28

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-11

Last Modified

2026-08-28

Generated

2026-09-01

AI Q&A

2026-08-12

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-30

NVD

CVE-2026-47285

EUVD

EUVD-2026-56306

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	visual_studio_code	to 1.132.1 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-77	The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

This is a command injection vulnerability in Visual Studio Code where improper neutralization of special elements allows an attacker to execute unauthorized commands. This can lead to information disclosure over a network without needing special privileges.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access sensitive information on your system through Visual Studio Code. This includes files or data that the application can access, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized information retrieval.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized information disclosure, violating data protection requirements under GDPR and HIPAA. Organizations may face compliance violations, legal penalties, and reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Visual Studio Code to the latest version as soon as possible to patch the command injection vulnerability. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity and restrict unauthorized access to development environments.

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