SB2021020954 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Visual Studio Code npm-script Extension
Published: February 9, 2021 Updated: November 17, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021020954
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-26700)
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 update from vendor's website.