CVE-2021-34528
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
High risk86th percentile - higher than 86% of all known CVEs
Summary
A vulnerability in Visual Studio Code allows remote code execution (RCE).
Risk Assessment
An attacker could execute malicious code on a developer's machine, potentially leading to data theft or system compromise.
Recommendation
Update Visual Studio Code to the latest version.
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Improper encoding or escaping of output in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- CVE-2026-102234High
Reliance on untrusted inputs in a security decision in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
- CVE-2026-69370High
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- CVE-2026-102851Medium
Incorrect privilege assignment in Visual Studio Code allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
- CVE-2026-102233High
Missing authorization in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
- CVE-2026-102232High
Incorrect authorization in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
- CVE-2026-102231High
Improper resolution of path equivalence in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
- CVE-2026-102229Medium
Path traversal vulnerability in Visual Studio Code allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
- CVE-2026-41613High
A vulnerability in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network using session fixation.
Original NVD description (English source)
Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS

