Multiple vulnerabilities in MIcrosoft Visual Studio Code Python Extension
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-1192 CVE-2020-1171 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Visual Studio Code Python Extension Web applications / Modules and components for CMS |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU27811
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1192
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in the Visual Studio Code when the Python extension loads workspace settings from a notebook file. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsVisual Studio Code Python Extension: All versions
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1192
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU27812
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1171
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in the Visual Studio Code when the Python extension loads configuration files after opening a project. A remote attacker can trick a victim to clone a repository and open it in Visual Studio Code with the Python extension installed.
Attacker-specified code would execute when the target opened the integrated terminal.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsVisual Studio Code Python Extension: All versions
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1171
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
