CVE-2021-28477

Name: CVE-2021-28477
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-13T20:15:21.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 2.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-28477 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 2.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.30%

81.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Visual Studio Code	< 1.55.2

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-28477Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-28477Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 13, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28477?

Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2021-28477?

CVE-2021-28477 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28477?

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-2021-28477?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST