Visual Studio Code updates
From Updates, in the HARD wiki · Updated
This article is about security updates for Visual Studio Code. For every product, see Updates.
The latest version of Visual Studio Code is 1.141.1, which Microsoft released on 13 Oct 2026. It fixes 10 security flaws.[1] None of its fixes is known to be used in attacks yet. Automatic updates will install it for you.
Since June 2026, Microsoft has put out 5 Visual Studio Code security releases.
Should you update your code editor?
Yes, soon. Visual Studio Code 1.141.1 came out on 13 Oct 2026. None of its 10 fixes is known to be used in attacks yet. Its page lists what each fix covers.
How to update
- Open VS Code and click the gear at the bottom left.Choose Check for Updates… (on a Mac it’s also under Code in the menu bar).
- Click Restart to Update when it appears.Your open files and windows come back after the restart.
To see which version you have: Help → About (Code → About Visual Studio Code on a Mac): the version is on the first line, e.g. 1.141.1.
Every release
Every Visual Studio Code security release since June 2026, newest first.
| Release | Date | Fixes | Used in attacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Studio Code 1.141.1 | 10 | – | |
| Visual Studio Code 1.136.2 | 12 | – | |
| Visual Studio Code 1.132.1 | 8 | – | |
| Visual Studio Code 1.128.1 | 6 | – | |
| Visual Studio Code 1.123.2 | 5 | – |
References
- ^ Microsoft. “Microsoft Security Update Guide”, each release’s notes.