CVE-2020-1192

Name: CVE-2020-1192
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-21T23:15:18.837+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 11.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-1192 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Visual Studio Code when the Python extension loads workspace settings from a notebook file, aka 'Visual Studio Code Python Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1171.. EPSS estimates a 11.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Visual Studio Code when the Python extension loads workspace settings from a notebook file, aka 'Visual Studio Code Python Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1171.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

11.74%

95.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Python	< 2020.5.0

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1192Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1192Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 21, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1192?

How severe is CVE-2020-1192?

CVE-2020-1192 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 11.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1192?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST