Visual Studio Code local security-feature bypass (fixed in 1.132.1)

high severity · published 2026-08-11

An attacker who is already on the machine can bypass a Visual Studio Code security feature using a user-controlled key. The flaw is rated high severity.

Fixed in: 1.132.1

CVE: CVE-2026-58650

Source: NVD

Am I affected?

You are affected if the installed version is older than 1.132.1. Check the version you have and update to 1.132.1 or later. The fixed version is verified against a vendor or advisory source.

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