CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedVisual Studio Code is vulnerable to command injection due to improper handling of special elements, enabling unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. This high-severity flaw poses significant risks to users who utilize this development environment, particularly in scenarios where untrusted code is processed. Organizations and developers using Visual Studio Code should prioritize patching to mitigate potential exploitation.
CVE
CVE-2026-50520
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.4
EPSS
0.25%
Original NVD Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
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