Code Execution Vulnerability in GitLab VSCode Extension
CVE-2020-13279

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gitlab
Status
Gitlab-vscode-extension
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 June 2020

What is CVE-2020-13279?

A vulnerability has been identified in the GitLab VSCode extension version 2.2.0 that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on a user's system. This client-side code execution flaw could be exploited through maliciously crafted code, posing a significant risk to user environments. It is crucial for users of GitLab's VSCode extension to patch this vulnerability to protect their systems from potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

gitlab-vscode-extension <=2.2.0

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-vscode-extension/-/i...
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https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2020/CVE...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

GitLab security research team
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