Visual Studio Code Spoofing Vulnerability
CVE-2021-43908

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Visual Studio Code
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 December 2021

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

Visual Studio Code Spoofing Vulnerability

Affected Version(s)

Visual Studio Code Unknown 1.0.0 < 1.63.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

vscode-rce-electrovolt
Created by Sudistark

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database1 Proof of Concept(s)
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