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Critical Flaws Found in Four VS Code Extensions with Over 125 Million Installs - Stanley - Feb 27, 2026
Critical Flaws Found in Four VS Code Extensions with Over 125 Million Installs
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed multiple security vulnerabilities in four popular Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions that, if successfully exploited, could allow threat actors to steal local files and execute code remotely.
The extensions, which have been collectively installed more than 125 million times, are Live Server, Code Runner, Markdown Preview Enhanced, and
https://thehackernews.com/2026/02/critical-flaws-found-in-four-vs-code.html
RE: Critical Flaws Found in Four VS Code Extensions with Over 125 Million Installs - Jamika - Feb 27, 2026
It’s concerning to see critical flaws in popular Visual Studio Code extensions, especially with how widely they’re used.
This really shows how important it is to regularly update extensions and be careful about what we install.