CVE-2021-28793

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.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.43%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory ryotak.me
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/vscode-restructuredtext/vscode-restructuredtext/releases third party advisory release notes
https://github.com/vscode-restructuredtext/vscode-restructuredtext/releases/tag/147.0.0 third party advisory release notes
https://github.com/vscode-restructuredtext/vscode-restructuredtext/commit/1dd3e878a5559e3dfe0e48f145c90418b208c5af third party advisory patch
https://vuln.ryotak.me/advisories/37 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28793?
CVE-2021-28793 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-28793?
To fix CVE-2021-28793, 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-2021-28793 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-28793 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.
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