Vulnerability identifier: #VU27811
Vulnerability 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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Visual Studio Code Python Extension
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in the Visual Studio Code when the Python extension loads workspace settings from a notebook file. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Visual Studio Code Python Extension: All versions
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1192
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.