CVE-2020-13279

Name: CVE-2020-13279
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-22T16:15:11.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 1.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-13279 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Client side code execution in gitlab-vscode-extension v2.2.0 allows attacker to execute code on user system. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.20%

64.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab-Vscode-Extension	<= 2.2.0

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2020/CVE-2020-13279.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-vscode-extension/-/issues/170Broken Link
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2020/CVE-2020-13279.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-vscode-extension/-/issues/170Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Jun 22, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-13279?

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

How severe is CVE-2020-13279?

CVE-2020-13279 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13279?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-13279?

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Source: NVD / NIST