CVE-2026-45482 Details
Description
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in the GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code applications. This issue allows an unauthorized attacker to locally bypass a security feature by improperly limiting a pathname to a restricted directory. The vulnerability affects several different versions and ranges of Visual Studio Code, as well as the GitHub Copilot Chat Extension.
Users can download the security update for the Microsoft Visual Studio Code Copilot Chat Extension from the Visual Studio Code website. For detailed release notes, visit the Visual Studio Code update page.
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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-2026-45482 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft visual studio code | < 1.123.2 |
CPE
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Change History
7 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jul 9, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 19, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 9, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |