SB2026081350 - Security Feature Bypass in Microsoft Visual Studio Code Python Extension
Published: August 13, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026081350
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-54981)
CWE-ID: CWE-829 - Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere
CVSSv4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere in Visual Studio Code Python Extension. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and bypass a security feature on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.