Name: Microsoft VS Code: CVE-2026-102851: Visual Studio Code Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2026-102851, CWE-266, CVSS 6.1, EPSS 0.00258

Incorrect privilege assignment in Visual Studio Code allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 6.1
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Microsoft Vs_code	—	Update Microsoft Visual Studio Code to the latest version	Oct 13, 2026	Oct 13, 2026

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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