CVE-2026-45496: Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code allows an

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-45496?

visual studio code: upgrade to 1.128.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-45496 being exploited?

CVE-2026-45496 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-45496 affect?

CVE-2026-45496 affects visual studio code. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-45496?

Priority 34/100. On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-45496 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting visual studio code. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-07-14
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-14 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft visual studio code UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.128.1

Fixed in: 1.128.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy visual-studio-code || rpm -q visual-studio-code || visual-studio-code --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.128.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade visual-studio-code

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade visual-studio-code

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-45496?

visual studio code: upgrade to 1.128.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-45496 being exploited?

CVE-2026-45496 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-45496 affect?

CVE-2026-45496 affects visual studio code. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

How urgent is CVE-2026-45496?

Priority 34/100. On your watchlist

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