CVE-2023-46944 Code injection in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary code via a crafted file in the GitLens extension for Visual Studio Code.
- 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-2023-46944?
CVE-2023-46944 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Nov 2023. 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
An issue in GitKraken GitLens before v.14.0.0 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file to the Visual Studio Codes workspace trust component.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-46944?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gitkraken Gitlens.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46944?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-46944 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-2023-46944 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-46944 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w5p4-634r-j4xr.