Disclosure summary
Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere in Visual Studio Code - Python extension allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-829, CWE-693
Source-specific records & product guidance
Sources retain their own attribution and scoring. Follow the original record to confirm affected versions, fixed releases, and configuration conditions.
Microsoft Security Updates (CVRF) · 2026-Aug
Open original source · Updated Sep 24, 2026
Visual Studio Code Python Extension Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Maximum of vendor-reported product scores; products and fixed builds are associations, not a universal affected-version statement.
Microsoft maximum product score: 7.8
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft update guide | Python extension for Visual Studio Code | (MSRC status code 3) |
Vendor remediation references
- Vendor guidance · build 2026.3.1 · product IDs 11873
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 11873
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- msrc.microsoft.com — Vendor advisory
PUBLISHED 2026-08-11T03:00:00-04:00
MODIFIED 2026-09-24T03:00:00-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-08T12:40:33-04:00