CVE-2020-1481

Name: CVE-2020-1481
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-14T23:15:20.997+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 23.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-1481 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the ESLint extension for Visual Studio Code when it validates source code after opening a project, aka 'Visual Studio Code ESLint Extention Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.. EPSS estimates a 23.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the ESLint extension for Visual Studio Code when it validates source code after opening a project, aka 'Visual Studio Code ESLint Extention Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

23.56%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Eslint	< 2.1.7

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1481Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1481Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 14, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1481?

How severe is CVE-2020-1481?

CVE-2020-1481 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 23.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1481?

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-2020-1481?

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Source: NVD / NIST