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HIGH

CVE-2026-81379

CVSS v3

8.2

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.5 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-28

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

Not failing securely ('failing open') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Technical details

Published
2026-09-08
Last Modified
2026-09-10

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-81379?

Not failing securely ('failing open') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Is CVE-2026-81379 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-81379 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.5% on 2026-09-28, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-81379?

CVE-2026-81379 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.2 (HIGH severity).

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