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ID:7030 - Exploit for Input validation error in Visual Studio Code npm-script Extension - CVE-2021-26700
ID:7030 - Exploit for Input validation error in Visual Studio Code npm-script Extension - CVE-2021-26700
Published: November 17, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU50500
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-26700
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Visual Studio Code npm-script Extension
Visual Studio Code npm-script Extension
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Visual Studio Code npm-script Extension. A remote attacker can trick a victim to clone a malicious repository and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.