#VU50500 Input validation error in Visual Studio Code npm-script Extension - CVE-2021-26700
Published: February 9, 2021 / Updated: November 17, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU50500
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-26700
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Visual Studio Code npm-script Extension
Visual Studio Code npm-script Extension
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
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.