CVE-2026-54981— Visual Studio Code Python Extension Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Quick assessment
Affected
Microsoft Python extension for Visual Studio Code
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Microsoft Python extension for Visual Studio Code是美国Microsoft公司的一款为代码编辑器提供Python开发语言支持的扩展。 Microsoft Python extension for Visual Studio Code 2020至1.132.1之前版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于包含不受信任控制范围的功能，可能导致未经授权的攻击者本地绕过安全功能。
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 3 AI
T1195 · Supply Chain Compromise T1059 · Command and Scripting Interpreter T1211 · Exploitation for StealthAffected Version Matrix 1
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Python extension for Visual Studio Code | 2020< 2026.3.1 |
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2026-54981
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Visual Studio Code Python Extension Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere in Visual Studio Code - Python extension allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
从非可信控制范围包含功能例程
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Microsoft Python extension for Visual Studio Code 处理逻辑错误漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Python extension for Visual Studio Code是美国Microsoft公司的一款为代码编辑器提供Python开发语言支持的扩展。 Microsoft Python extension for Visual Studio Code 2020至1.132.1之前版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于包含不受信任控制范围的功能，可能导致未经授权的攻击者本地绕过安全功能。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Python extension for Visual Studio Code | 2020 ~ 2026.3.1 | - |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2026-54981 (1)
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| CVE-2026-70337 | 8.8 HIGH | Microsoft PowerShell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
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| CVE-2026-66808 | 8.8 HIGH | Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-62817 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-62790 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows SMBv3 Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-62822 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-62823 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows DHCP Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-62824 | 8.8 HIGH | Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
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