Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Visual Studio Code Python Extension by Microsoft
CVE-2020-1171

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Python Extension For Visual Studio Code
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 May 2020

What is CVE-2020-1171?

A remote code execution vulnerability in Visual Studio Code occurs when the Python extension improperly processes configuration files upon opening projects. This can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user’s environment, posing risks to system security and integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Python extension for Visual Studio Code 2020

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisorypatch

EPSS Score

5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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