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1.4.1 (L1) Ensure 'UpdateMode' is set to 'Enabled: Enable Automatic Update Checks. Code will check for updates automatically and periodically.'

Information

This policy setting controls whether VS Code automatically updates when a new version is released.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Enable Automatic Update Checks. Code will check for updates automatically and periodically.

Software needs to be patched regularly to address vulnerabilities.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Enable Automatic Update Checks. Code will check for updates automatically and periodically. :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Visual Studio Code\Update\UpdateMode

Note : This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VScode.admx, which is available in the VS Code installation directory under the policies folder.

Impact:

None; this is the default behavior.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/22749

Item Details

Category: RISK ASSESSMENT, SYSTEM AND INFORMATION INTEGRITY

References: 800-53|RA-5, 800-53|SI-2, 800-53|SI-2(2), CSCv7|3.4

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 87b52356330d69f1de09582cddf74f8a852c6c9dad875f434730a49e659bbdf6