Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-119981

Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

HighVendor CVSS 7.0 / 10 1 CVE Published Nov 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM UTC

Summary

Missing authentication for critical function in Visual Studio Code allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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Nov 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM UTC
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Nov 10, 2026 at 8:15 PM UTC
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