Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2023-21779

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Visual Studio Code
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 January 2023

What is CVE-2023-21779?

This vulnerability in Visual Studio Code allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the user's system remotely. By exploiting this weakness, malicious actors can potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or take control of the affected system. It is essential for users to apply the necessary updates and patches provided by Microsoft to mitigate this risk and protect their development environment.

Affected Version(s)

Visual Studio Code Unknown 1.0.0 < 1.74.3

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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