CVE-2026-54981
Visual Studio Code Python Extension Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
CVSS Score
7.8
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere in Visual Studio Code - Python extension allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
| Vendor | microsoft |
| Product | python extension for visual studio code |
| Ecosystems | |
| Industries | TechnologyEnterprise |
| Published | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Last Updated | Aug 11, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Affected Versions
Microsoft / Python extension for Visual Studio Code
2020 < 1.132.1