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CVE-2026-54981 Details
Description
Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere in Visual Studio Code - Python extension allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
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 Aug 10, 2026Exploitation: NoneAutomatable: NoTechnical Impact: Total
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-54981 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-693 | Protection Mechanism Failure | [email protected] |
| CWE-829 | Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft python | All versions |
CPE
Remediation
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| microsoft visual studio code | < 1.132.1 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Reanalysis | [email protected] |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Aug 12, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 11, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 11, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |