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CVE-2021-28789

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.71%

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CVE-2021-28789 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The unofficial apple/swift-format extension before 1.1.2 for Visual Studio Code allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by constructing a malicious workspace with a crafted apple-swift-format.path configuration value that triggers execution upon opening the workspace.. EPSS estimates a 1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The unofficial apple/swift-format extension before 1.1.2 for Visual Studio Code allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by constructing a malicious workspace with a crafted apple-swift-format.path configuration value that triggers execution upon opening the workspace.

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
1.71%

74.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Apple-Swift-Format ProjectApple-Swift-Format< 1.1.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28789?
The unofficial apple/swift-format extension before 1.1.2 for Visual Studio Code allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by constructing a malicious workspace with a crafted apple-swift-format.path configuration value that triggers execution upon opening the workspace.
How severe is CVE-2021-28789?
CVE-2021-28789 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28789?
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