CVE-2026-81379
High
Description
Not failing securely ('failing open') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.2
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Visual Studio Code
PublishedSep 8, 2026
First seenSep 8, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-636CWE-636
How to fix
Update
- microsoft visual_studio_code1.136.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft visual_studio_code | v < 1.136.2 | 1.136.2 |
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