Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2020-17163 |
CWE-ID | CWE-94 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Visual Studio Code Python Extension Web applications / Modules and components for CMS |
Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU51515
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-17163
CWE-ID:
CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsVisual Studio Code Python Extension: 2020.1.57204 - 2021.2.636928669
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17163
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.