CVE-2026-40376 Details
Description
Improper input validation in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
A vulnerability in Visual Studio Code has been identified, allowing an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network due to improper input validation. This issue affects Visual Studio Code version 1.119.1.
Users can download the security update for Visual Studio Code from the Visual Studio Code website. For more information, refer to the release notes.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 10, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-40376 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NVD-CWE-noinfo | Insufficient Information to Classify Weakness | [email protected] |
| CWE-20 | Improper Input Validation | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft visual studio code | >= 1.0.0, < 1.123.2 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 9, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |