CVE-2024-43488 Visual Studio Code extension for Arduino Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code remotely due to missing authentication in the VS Code Arduino extension.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-43488?
CVE-2024-43488 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code, published on 8 Oct 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Missing authentication for critical function in Visual Studio Code extension for Arduino allows an unauthenticated attacker to perform remote code execution through network attack vector.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-43488?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Visual Studio Code.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43488?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-43488 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-2024-43488 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-43488 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- 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-7459-m7qw-m8fw.