CVE-2026-81377: Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code allows an

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-81377?

visual studio code: upgrade to 1.136.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-81377 being exploited?

CVE-2026-81377 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-2026-81377 affect?

CVE-2026-81377 affects visual studio code. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to perform tampering over a network.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-81377?

Priority 41/100. On your watchlist

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MEDIUM 6.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-81377 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) 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 perform tampering over a network.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-09-08
Last modified	2026-09-11

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-09-11 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-08 18:20 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-11 21:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft visual studio code UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.136.2

Fixed in: 1.136.2

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 1.136.2 (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-2026-81377?

visual studio code: upgrade to 1.136.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-81377 being exploited?

CVE-2026-81377 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-2026-81377 affect?

CVE-2026-81377 affects visual studio code. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to perform tampering over a network.

How urgent is CVE-2026-81377?

Priority 41/100. On your watchlist

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