CVE-2021-28471 Remote Development Extension for Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via the Remote Development 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-2021-28471?
CVE-2021-28471 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code, 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
Remote Development Extension for Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-28471?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Visual Studio Code.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28471?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-28471 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-2021-28471 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-28471 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Visual Studio Code
- CVE-2026-81376 Visual Studio Code Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-47281 Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-78462 Visual Studio Code Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-59113 Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-69320 Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wh6f-36c2-6wmf.