Microsoft Visual Studio Code < 1.119.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities

high Nessus Plugin ID 314920

Synopsis

The remote host has an application installed that is missing a security update.

Description

The version of Microsoft Visual Studio Code installed on the remote host is prior to 1.119.1. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities, including:

- Improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component ('injection') in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network. (CVE-2026-41109)

- Session fixation in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. (CVE-2026-41613)

- 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. (CVE-2026-41611)

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to Microsoft Visual Studio Code 1.119.1 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 314920

File Name: microsoft_visual_studio_code_1_119_1.nasl

Version: 1.1

Type: Local

Agent: windows, macosx, unix

Family: Misc.

Published: 5/15/2026

Updated: 5/15/2026

Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: High

Score: 7.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2026-41613

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 8.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:microsoft:visual_studio_code

Patch Publication Date: 5/12/2026

Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/12/2026

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2026-41109, CVE-2026-41610, CVE-2026-41611, CVE-2026-41613

IAVA: 2026-A-0470

Detections

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