CVE-2026-81381 Details
Description
Insufficiently protected credentials in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
A vulnerability exists in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code due to insufficient protection of credentials, allowing unauthorized attackers to disclose information over a network. This vulnerability could expose a sign-in access token for a user's work account, potentially granting access to sensitive organizational data and services that the user is authorized to use.
Users can download the security update for Visual Studio Code from the Visual Studio Code website. For GitHub Copilot, no specific update guidance is provided, but users should ensure they are using the latest version.
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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 Sep 8, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-81381 | [email protected] | Vendor AdvisoryPatch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-522 | Insufficiently Protected Credentials | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft visual studio code | < 1.136.2 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Sep 8, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 8, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |