CVE-2026-102229
MediumCVSS 6.8Summary
Path traversal vulnerability in Visual Studio Code allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Risk Assessment
Risk includes unauthorized access to files outside the intended directory, potentially leading to data leakage.
Recommendation
Update Visual Studio Code and enforce strict path validation.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS