CVE-2020-13279

Description

Client side code execution in gitlab-vscode-extension v2.2.0 allows attacker to execute code on user system

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Vendor Advisory gitlab.com
Affected: GitLab gitlab-vscode-extension
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-vscode-extension/-/issues/170 broken link
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2020/CVE-2020-13279.json vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13279?
CVE-2020-13279 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-13279?
To fix CVE-2020-13279, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-13279 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-13279 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-13279?
CVE-2020-13279 affects GitLab gitlab-vscode-extension.
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