Remote code execution in Microsoft Visual Studio Code Kubernetes Tools



Published: 2021-04-13
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-28448
CWE-ID CWE-94
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Visual Studio Code Kubernetes Tools
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU52147

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-2021-28448

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Visual Studio Code Kubernetes Tools. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Visual Studio Code Kubernetes Tools: All versions

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-28448


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.



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