Description
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.
Problem types
CWE-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)
CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Product status
References
msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41611 (Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability)