Jul 2026: Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2026-50520 Published on July 14, 2026
Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Weakness Type
What is a Command Injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CVE-2026-50520 has been classified to as a Command Injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-50520
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Affected Versions
Microsoft Visual Studio Code:- Version 1.0.0 and below 1.128.1 is affected.