Vulnerability identifier: #VU29907

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1481

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Visual Studio Code ESLint extension
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: 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 the ESLint extension for Visual Studio Code when it validates source code after opening a project. A remote attacker can trick a victim to clone a repository and open it in Visual Studio Code and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Visual Studio Code ESLint extension: All versions

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1481

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Q & A

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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.