Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-121662

Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HighVendor CVSS 8.6 / 10 1 CVE Published Nov 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM UTC

Summary

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Products covered

Visual Studio Code

Remediation

Release Notes

Vendor-listed fixes

1.145.3

CVEs in this advisory 1

CVE-2026-121662

Updates

Nov 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM UTC
Published by Microsoft Security Response Center
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Nov 10, 2026 at 8:15 PM UTC
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Source

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Vendor: Microsoft Security Response Center
Advisory ID: CVE-2026-121662
Last source check: Nov 10, 2026 at 8:15 PM UTC

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Summary

Products covered

Remediation

Vendor-listed fixes

CVEs in this advisory 1

Updates

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