CVE-2021-28472 Visual Studio Code Maven for Java Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via the Maven for Java 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-2021-28472?
CVE-2021-28472 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code - Maven for Java Extension, 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 Maven for Java Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-28472?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Vscode-Maven.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28472?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-28472 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-2021-28472 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-28472 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-587x-4hxw-rc2g.