Microsoft Visual Studio Code 0.37.3/1.99.1/1.104.0/1.106.2 cross site scripting
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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| 5.9 | $0-$5k | 0.00 |
Summary
A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Visual Studio Code. It has been declared as critical. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-41611. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Visual Studio Code. Affected is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
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.
The weakness was disclosed 05/12/2026 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is available at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-41611. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/19/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.
Upgrading to version 1.119.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
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Product
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Vendor
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9
VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.5
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 7.8
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NVD Base Score: 3.3
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Cross site scriptingCWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes
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Status: Unproven
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Visual Studio Code 1.119.1
Timeline
05/12/2026 VulDB entry created05/12/2026 Advisory disclosed
05/12/2026 Countermeasure disclosed
05/19/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: microsoft.comAdvisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-41611 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-41611
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-363222
Entry
Created: 05/12/2026 20:05Updated: 05/19/2026 07:42
Changes: 05/12/2026 20:05 (32), 05/12/2026 20:09 (38), 05/19/2026 07:42 (21)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
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