Relative Path Traversal (CWE-23)
2026-05-12
microsoft
5.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
Temporal: 4.8
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NVD
PRIMARY
5.5
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
ENISA EUVD
HIGH
qualitative
CIRCL (temporal)
4.8
MEDIUM
cvss
Primary rating from NVD.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Lifecycle Timeline
1
CVE Published
May 12, 2026 - 16:58 nvd
MEDIUM 5.5
DescriptionCVE.org
Relative path traversal in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Analysis
Relative path traversal in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Same weakness CWE-23 – Relative Path Traversal
View allSame technique Path Traversal
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EUVD-2026-29695