CVE-2020-27224
CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 2.35%
Last modified
CVE-2020-27224 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. In Eclipse Theia versions up to and including 1.2.0, the Markdown Preview (@theia/preview), can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 2.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Eclipse Theia versions up to and including 1.2.0, the Markdown Preview (@theia/preview), can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eclipse | Theia | <= 1.2.0 |
References
- https://github.com/eclipse-theia/theia/issues/7954Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://omespino.com/write-up-google-bug-bounty-xss-to-cloud-shell-instance-takeover-rce-as-root-5000-usd/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/eclipse-theia/theia/issues/7954Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://omespino.com/write-up-google-bug-bounty-xss-to-cloud-shell-instance-takeover-rce-as-root-5000-usd/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-27224?
In Eclipse Theia versions up to and including 1.2.0, the Markdown Preview (@theia/preview), can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2020-27224?
CVE-2020-27224 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27224?
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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