CVE-2026-102229

Published: Oct 13, 2026Modified: Nov 10, 2026

6.8

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Exploitability: 2.3 / Impact: 4.0

Source: secure@microsoft.com (Secondary)

Description

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

Related CWEs

CWE-22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

References (1)

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-102229

Source: secure@microsoft.com

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