CVE-2026-59113
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Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution in Visual Studio Code

Publication date: 2026-08-11

Last updated on: 2026-08-28

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Missing authorization in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

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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-2026-59113
EUVD
EUVD-2026-56304

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

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a missing authorization issue in Visual Studio Code that allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code remotely over a network without proper access controls.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run malicious code on your system, potentially stealing data, installing malware, or taking control of your machine if you use Visual Studio Code.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) requirements, potentially resulting in legal penalties or breaches of compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Visual Studio Code to the latest version to ensure the missing authorization issue is patched. Monitor network traffic for unusual code execution attempts.

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