CVE-2020-17159 Visual Studio Code Java Extension Pack Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via the Visual Studio Code Java Extension Pack, requiring users to update the extension.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-17159?
CVE-2020-17159 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code Language Support for Java Extension, published on 9 Dec 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Visual Studio Code Java Extension Pack Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-17159?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Redhat Language Support for Java.
How do I fix CVE-2020-17159?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-17159 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2020-17159 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-17159 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p9fx-5rv4-h3wp.