CVE-2026-70336

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Code Injection Vulnerability in Visual Studio Code

Publication date: 2026-08-11

Last updated on: 2026-08-28

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code 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-2026-70336

EUVD

EUVD-2026-56589

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-94	The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a code injection flaw in Visual Studio Code where improper control of code generation allows unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely over a network.

Detection Guidance

Detecting code injection vulnerabilities like CVE-2026-70336 requires monitoring network traffic and system logs for suspicious activity. Check for unusual processes spawned by Visual Studio Code or unexpected network connections. Use tools like Wireshark to inspect network traffic for signs of code execution attempts. Review logs for unauthorized modifications to files or system configurations.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run malicious code on your system if you use Visual Studio Code, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, or further network attacks.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate GDPR (data protection) or HIPAA (health data privacy) if sensitive information is exposed.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security update from Microsoft for Visual Studio Code immediately to patch the code injection vulnerability. Monitor Microsoft's official update guide for patches and advisories.

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