CVE-2021-28793 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary binaries via crafted workspace configurations in the VS Code RestructuredText extension.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-28793?
CVE-2021-28793 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
vscode-restructuredtext before 146.0.0 contains an incorrect access control vulnerability, where a crafted project folder could execute arbitrary binaries via crafted workspace configuration.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-28793?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Lextudio Restructuredtext.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28793?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-28793 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2021-28793 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-28793 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-938v-9f84-r9r2.