ID:5437 - Exploit for Code Injection in Visual Studio - CVE-2021-21300

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:5437 - Exploit for Code Injection in Visual Studio - CVE-2021-21300

ID:5437 - Exploit for Code Injection in Visual Studio - CVE-2021-21300

Published: May 18, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU51337
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21300
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Visual Studio

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Git for Visual Studio. 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.