CVE-2021-27081 Visual Studio Code ESLint Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via the Visual Studio Code ESLint extension, 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-2021-27081?
CVE-2021-27081 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code ESLint extension, published on 11 Mar 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 ESLint Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27081?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Eslint.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27081?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27081 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-2021-27081 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27081 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Visual Studio Code ESLint extension
Sources
Also known as GHSA-296j-2h87-8rxh.