CVE-2021-27082 Quantum Development Kit for Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary code via the Quantum Development Kit extension for 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-2021-27082?
CVE-2021-27082 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Quantum Development Kit for Visual Studio Code, 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
Quantum Development Kit for Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27082?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Quantum Development Kit.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27082?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27082 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-2021-27082 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27082 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6frx-3v8c-f474.