About this tag
CVE-2026-70098 is a Visual Studio Code remote code execution vulnerability covered in WindowsForum.com discussion. According to the referenced Microsoft security advisory, the flaw is rated Important with a CVSS base score of 8.8 and a temporal score of 7.7, stemming from missing authorization tracked as CWE-862. The issue matters because it can undermine Workspace Trust, the safeguard developers use to inspect unfamiliar repositories without running malicious code, and it allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. The tag is relevant to software engineers, system administrators, and developers tracking Visual Studio Code security advisories, patching guidance, and related Microsoft vulnerability disclosures.
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    CVE-2026-70098: Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

    Developers rely on Workspace Trust in Visual Studio Code as a critical safety net—a digital quarantine zone that lets you inspect unfamiliar code repositories without accidentally running malicious scripts on your machine. However, Microsoft's official security advisory for CVE-2026-70098...