Missing Authorization in Visual Studio Code - CVE-2026-102230
Published: November 10, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU164613
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-102230
CWE-ID: CWE-862
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to disclose file content over a network.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization in Visual Studio Code when handling access to file content. A remote attacker can exploit the missing authorization checks, with user interaction, to access file content without authorization over a network.
Affected software
Visual Studio Code
How to mitigate CVE-2026-102230
Install security update from vendor's website.
Visual Studio Code - update to 1.145.3