CVE-2021-28448 Visual Studio Code Kubernetes Tools Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via the Visual Studio Code Kubernetes Tools extension, requiring developers to update the plugin.
- 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-2021-28448?
CVE-2021-28448 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code - Kubernetes Tools, published on 13 Apr 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 Kubernetes Tools Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-28448?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Visual Studio Code Kubernetes Tools.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28448?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-28448 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-2021-28448 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-28448 in the wild and no public exploit code.