CVE-2021-28790

Name: CVE-2021-28790
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-18T16:15:14.873+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-28790 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The unofficial SwiftLint extension before 1.4.5 for Visual Studio Code allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by constructing a malicious workspace with a crafted swiftlint.path configuration value that triggers execution upon opening the workspace.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The unofficial SwiftLint extension before 1.4.5 for Visual Studio Code allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by constructing a malicious workspace with a crafted swiftlint.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

1.68%

74.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Swiftlint Project	Swiftlint	< 1.4.5

References

https://github.com/vknabel/vscode-swiftlint/releases/tag/1.4.5Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://vuln.ryotak.me/advisories/12Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vknabel/vscode-swiftlint/releases/tag/1.4.5Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://vuln.ryotak.me/advisories/12Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28790?

How severe is CVE-2021-28790?

CVE-2021-28790 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28790?

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