CVE-2021-26700 Visual Studio Code npm-script Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary code via the npm-script extension in Visual Studio Code, 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-2021-26700?
CVE-2021-26700 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code - npm-script Extension, published on 25 Feb 2021. 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 npm-script Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-26700?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including vscode-npm-script. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
vscode-npm-script npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
vscode-npm-script npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
Products include Microsoft Npm.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26700?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-26700 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-2021-26700 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-26700 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r84v-qff8-jv5g.