CVE-2026-78462 Details
Description
Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
A vulnerability in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over the network by exploiting an authorization bypass through user-controlled keys. This vulnerability affects Visual Studio Code version 1.136.2.
Users can download the security update for Visual Studio Code from the Visual Studio Code Download page.
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 Sep 9, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-78462 | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-639 | Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft visual studio code | < 1.136.2 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Sep 9, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 9, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 8, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |