CVE-2026-41611
HighSummary
Visual Studio Code has improper neutralization of script-related HTML tags, leading to basic XSS vulnerability. This allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability may lead to the execution of malicious code on user machines, posing a serious threat to the security of organizational data and systems.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Visual Studio Code to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and implement additional security measures against XSS attacks.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Improper neutralization of script-related html tags in a web page (basic xss) in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.