CVE-2026-57101
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
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.
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
6.1
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-07-14 18:18:34.850000
Last modified
2026-10-24 21:10:00.130000
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