CVE-2026-69320
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
8.8
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-08-11 17:19:07.127000
Last modified
2026-10-24 16:10:00.153000
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"lastModified": "2026-10-24T16:10:00.153",
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"attackVector": "NETWORK",
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