CVE-2026-41610

MEDIUM

Published May 12, 2026 Modified May 15, 2026 CWE-59 CWE-79 CWE-200

Description

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

CVSS v3.1 Score

6.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0004

Probability of exploitation

0.11%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-59 CWE-59

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

CWE-200 CWE-200

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
microsoft	visual_studio_code	< 1.119.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41610

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-41610? +

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-41610? +

CVE-2026-41610 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0004, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-41610? +

CVE-2026-41610 affects products from microsoft, specifically: visual_studio_code. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-41610? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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