#VU27812 Input validation error in Visual Studio Code Python Extension - CVE-2020-1171
Published: May 12, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU27812
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:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1171
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Visual Studio Code Python Extension
Visual Studio Code Python Extension
Software vendor:
Microsoft
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 configuration files after opening a project. A remote attacker can trick a victim to clone a repository and open it in Visual Studio Code with the Python extension installed.
Attacker-specified code would execute when the target opened the integrated terminal.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.