CVE-2022-26921: Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Apr 12, 2022
·Updated
Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Visual Studio Code
Microsoft Visual Studio Code
Event History
Apr 12, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:06 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2022-26921?
CVE-2022-26921 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code.
2
How severe is CVE-2022-26921?
CVE-2022-26921 has a severity rating of 7.3, which is considered high.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-26921?
Microsoft Visual Studio Code is affected by CVE-2022-26921.
4
How can I fix CVE-2022-26921?
To mitigate the vulnerability, update to the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio Code.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-26921?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-26921 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.