CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedA path traversal vulnerability in Visual Studio Code allows unauthorized attackers to bypass security restrictions by manipulating file paths, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive files. Organizations using this software should prioritize addressing this issue to mitigate the risk of local exploitation and protect their development environments.
CVE
CVE-2026-45496
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.5
EPSS
0.36%
Original NVD Description
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.
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