CVE-2024-26165: Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Mar 12, 2024
·Updated
Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Visual Studio Code
Microsoft Visual Studio Code<1.87.2
Event History
Mar 12, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-26165?
CVE-2024-26165 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Visual Studio Code.
2
How does CVE-2024-26165 affect users?
CVE-2024-26165 allows an attacker to gain elevated permissions which could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information.
3
How do I fix CVE-2024-26165?
To remediate CVE-2024-26165, users should update Visual Studio Code to the latest version beyond 1.87.2.
4
What versions of Visual Studio Code are affected by CVE-2024-26165?
Versions of Microsoft Visual Studio Code prior to 1.87.2 are vulnerable to CVE-2024-26165.
5
What is the recommended action for organizations using Visual Studio Code in light of CVE-2024-26165?
Organizations should prioritize updating Visual Studio Code to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2024-26165.