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CVE-2026-47281 is a Microsoft Visual Studio Code elevation-of-privilege vulnerability disclosed on June 9, 2026. Rated Important, it allows an unauthenticated network attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges if a user opens a malicious .code-workspace file in VS Code. The vulnerability highlights the security challenges around workspaces, extensions, and local files in modern development tools. While it is a developer-tool bug, the potential impact extends to enterprise IT environments where VS Code is widely used. Discussions on WindowsForum cover the technical details, the awkwardness of the security model, and the broader implications for organizations relying on VS Code as a privileged command center.
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    CVE-2026-47281: Update VS Code to 1.123.2 or Later

    Organizations should immediately inventory every machine-wide and per-user Visual Studio Code installation, upgrade all releases earlier than 1.123.2, and require unfamiliar folders and workspace files to remain in Restricted Mode until both the editor and the workspace have been reviewed. That...
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    CVE-2026-47281: VS Code Workspace File Can Grant SYSTEM Privileges

    Microsoft disclosed CVE-2026-47281 on June 9, 2026, as an Important Visual Studio Code elevation-of-privilege vulnerability that can let an unauthenticated network attacker gain SYSTEM privileges if a user opens a malicious .code-workspace file in VS Code. The awkward part is not that...