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CVE-2026-102238

Status: ReceivedCritical (9.6)—

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

CVSS

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

FIRST hasn't scored this CVE yet (usual for very recent or rejected CVEs).

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

🎯 ATT&CK techniques

How this vulnerability is exploited and what the attacker gains, in MITRE ATT&CK terms.

Vector AV:N/PR:N/UI:R: requiere interacción del usuario. La descripción indica que permite ejecutar código; no nombra intérprete, por eso T1059 genérico. No se menciona lectura de ficheros.

Inferred by our analysis agent from the official description, CVSS vector and CWE, and checked by a supervisor. May contain errors.

🛡️ ATT&CK mitigations that cover these techniques

Restrict Web-Based ContentPrivileged Account ManagementLimit Software InstallationExecution PreventionBehavior Prevention on EndpointDisable or Remove Feature or Program

Affected technologies (1)

⚠ AI-inferred from the description — NVD hasn't analyzed this CVE yet, these aren't verified CPEs.

Microsoft — Visual Studio CodeAI

CWEs

References

Raw JSON (NVD)

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