CVE-2026-57101

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

CVSS v3 7.1 HIGH

7.1^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.2

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-57101	Patch Product Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_code:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

16 Jul 2026, 15:42

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
References	~~() https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-57101 -~~	() https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-57101 - Patch, Product, Vendor Advisory
CPE		cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_code::::::::
First Time		Microsoft Microsoft visual Studio Code

14 Jul 2026, 18:18

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-07-14 18:18

Updated : 2026-07-16 15:42

NVD link : CVE-2026-57101

Mitre link : CVE-2026-57101

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-57101

JSON object : View

Products Affected

microsoft

visual_studio_code

CWE

CWE-79

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

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