About this tag
This tag covers CVE-2026-59113, a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code announced in the Security Update Guide on August 11, 2026. For Windows developers and administrators, the immediate action is to verify that managed VS Code installations receive the current stable update channel. The public MSRC entry confirms the vulnerability exists but lacks detailed operational information. Workspace Trust, extension approval, or agent permissions should not be treated as substitutes for the vendor fix. The tag focuses on update guidance and the importance of applying Microsoft's official patch for this specific CVE.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    CVE-2026-59113: Update VS Code Despite Missing Fix Details

    Microsoft has published CVE-2026-59113, a Visual Studio Code remote code execution vulnerability, in its Security Update Guide on August 11, 2026. For Windows developers and administrators, the immediate action is to verify that managed VS Code installations are receiving the current stable...