CVE-2021-21415

Visual Studio Code Prisma Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Prisma VS Code a VSCode extension for Prisma schema files. This is a Remote Code Execution Vulnerability that affects all versions of the Prisma VS Code extension older than 2.20.0. If a custom binary path for the Prisma format binary is set in VS Code Settings, for example by downloading a project that has a .vscode/settings.json file that sets a value for "prismaFmtBinPath". That custom binary is executed when auto-formatting is triggered by VS Code or when validation checks are triggered after each keypress on a *.prisma file. Fixed in versions 2.20.0 and 20.0.27. As a workaround users can either edit or delete the `.vscode/settings.json` file or check if the binary is malicious and delete it.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.12% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: prisma language-tools
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21415?
CVE-2021-21415 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-21415?
To fix CVE-2021-21415, 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-2021-21415 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-21415 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-21415?
CVE-2021-21415 affects prisma language-tools.
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