CVE-2026-40376
Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published: Jun 9, 2026Updated: Jun 11, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD
7.5CVSS
HIGHImproper input validation in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 68.5%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:HAttack ComplexityHigh
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Initial Access
References
Timeline
Published
Jun 9, 2026
Last Updated
Jun 11, 2026
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