CVE-2026-54981
Visual Studio Code Python Extension Security Feature Bypass vulnerability
MSRC advisory August 11, 2026
Alert details
- Source feed
- Microsoft MSRC
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-54981
- Affected products
- Visual Studio Code Python Extension Security Feature Bypass · Microsoft Visual Studio Code Python Extension Security Feature Bypass · Microsoft
What happened
Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere in Visual Studio Code - Python extension allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
What it means for your business
Visual Studio Code Python Extension Security Feature Bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-54981) was added to Microsoft’s security update guidance. Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere in Visual Studio Code - Python extension allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally. If you need help checking exposure, call (864) 335-9223.
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