CVE-2026-57102: Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker

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HIGH 8.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-57102 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting visual studio code. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200, CWE-829
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 18:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft visual studio code UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.0.0 and < 1.128.1

Fixed in: 1.128.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

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.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison visual-studio-code sudo apt install visual-studio-code=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold visual-studio-code

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list visual-studio-code sudo dnf downgrade visual-studio-code-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add visual-studio-code

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-57102?

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

Is CVE-2026-57102 being exploited?

CVE-2026-57102 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-2026-57102 affect?

CVE-2026-57102 affects visual studio code. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

How urgent is CVE-2026-57102?

Priority 50/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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