Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in ESLint Extension for Visual Studio Code
CVE-2020-1481

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Visual Studio Code Eslint Extension
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 July 2020

Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability is present in the ESLint extension for Visual Studio Code. This flaw occurs when the extension improperly validates source code after a project is opened, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. Users of the ESLint extension should update to the latest version to mitigate risks and secure their development environment.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Visual Studio Code ESLint extension = unspecified

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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EPSS Score

6% 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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