CVE-2026-69278
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Incorrect Authorization Bypass in Visual Studio Code

Publication date: 2026-08-11

Last updated on: 2026-08-11

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Incorrect authorization in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

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Published
2026-08-11
Last Modified
2026-08-11
Generated
2026-08-11
AI Q&A
2026-08-11
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-69278
EUVD
EUVD-2026-56562

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microsoft visual_studio_code *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-863 The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.
CWE-693 The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a security feature bypass in Visual Studio Code. It allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally due to incorrect authorization checks.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to bypass security protections on your local system, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or performing actions with elevated privileges.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability may lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, which could violate compliance requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA due to insufficient security controls.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Visual Studio Code to the latest version to apply security patches. Monitor Microsoft's official security advisories for additional guidance.

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