Hidden VS Code MCP Settings Let Install Links Run Attacker Code
CVE-2026-41613 let crafted MCP install links persist settings that the VS Code preview did not show. Version 1.119.1 fixes the preview.
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CVE-2026-41613 let crafted MCP install links persist settings that the VS Code preview did not show. Version 1.119.1 fixes the preview.
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