CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedA path traversal vulnerability in Visual Studio Code allows unauthorized attackers to bypass security restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive files over a network. Organizations using this development environment should prioritize patching this issue to mitigate the risk of data exposure and maintain the integrity of their codebase. Immediate action is recommended for teams handling sensitive or proprietary information.
CVE
CVE-2026-78461
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.4
EPSS
1.04%
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 over a network.
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