cve 2026 41611

CVE-2026-41611 is a Microsoft Visual Studio Code remote code execution vulnerability documented in the Microsoft Security Update Guide. This flaw affects a developer tool widely used on Windows, macOS, Linux, and browser-based coding environments. Because VS Code often holds source code, secrets, build scripts, extensions, terminals, containers, and remote sessions, a vulnerability in the editor can expand the attack surface significantly. Patching this CVE is critical for developers and IT teams who rely on VS Code in their workflows, as unpatched instances could expose sensitive development assets to remote exploitation.