Aug 2026: Visual Studio Code Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
CVE-2026-69306 Published on August 11, 2026
Visual Studio Code Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Not failing securely ('failing open') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
Weakness Type
What is a Failing Open Vulnerability?
When the product encounters an error condition or failure, its design requires it to fall back to a state that is less secure than other options that are available, such as selecting the weakest encryption algorithm or using the most permissive access control restrictions. By entering a less secure state, the product inherits the weaknesses associated with that state, making it easier to compromise. At the least, it causes administrators to have a false sense of security. This weakness typically occurs as a result of wanting to "fail functional" to minimize administration and support costs, instead of "failing safe."
CVE-2026-69306 has been classified to as a Failing Open vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-69306
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Affected Versions
Microsoft Visual Studio Code:- Version 1.0.0 and below 1.132.1 is affected.