Remote code execution in Microsoft Visual Studio Code

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU80728

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39956

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 when launched with arbitrary cwd. A remote user 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 update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Visual Studio Code: 1.0.0 - 1.80.1

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-39956
http://github.com/microsoft/vscode/security/advisories/GHSA-5cm6-54wm-6gg6

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.