Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2022-41034?

Affected: Visual Studio Code (Microsoft) versions >= 1.0.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2022-41034 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2022-41034 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2022-41034?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-41034?

Fixed versions are available, including Visual Studio Code 1.72.1.

How urgently should CVE-2022-41034 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2022-41034

HighPublic exploit

Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Oct 11, 2022 · Updated Jul 8, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2022-41034 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Visual Studio Code (Microsoft).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Visual Studio Code 1.72.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

7.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

67%

Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Visual Studio CodeMicrosoft	>= 1.0.0	1.72.1

Patched Releases

Visual Studio Code

1.72.1

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Oct 11, 2022
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026

References

FAQ

Common Questions.

Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected: Visual Studio Code (Microsoft) versions >= 1.0.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Visual Studio Code 1.72.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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