Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2026-41611 is fixed in 2 products on 2 platforms, first by Microsoft Visual Studio Code Insiders 1.120.0, released May 5, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.
<p>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.</p>
Where it's fixed
| Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | |||
| Microsoft Visual Studio Code | 1.119.1 | Microsoft Visual Studio Code 1.119.1 | May 11, 2026 |
| Microsoft Visual Studio Code Insiders | 1.120.0 | Microsoft Visual Studio Code Insiders 1.120.0 | May 5, 2026 |
| macOS | |||
| Microsoft Visual Studio Code | 1.121.0 | Microsoft Visual Studio Code 1.121.0 | May 19, 2026 |
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