CVE-2021-28793
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.63%
Last modified
CVE-2021-28793 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. vscode-restructuredtext before 146.0.0 contains an incorrect access control vulnerability, where a crafted project folder could execute arbitrary binaries via crafted workspace configuration.. EPSS estimates a 1.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
vscode-restructuredtext before 146.0.0 contains an incorrect access control vulnerability, where a crafted project folder could execute arbitrary binaries via crafted workspace configuration.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lextudio | Restructuredtext | < 147.0.0 |
References
- https://github.com/vscode-restructuredtext/vscode-restructuredtext/releasesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vscode-restructuredtext/vscode-restructuredtext/releases/tag/147.0.0Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://vuln.ryotak.me/advisories/37Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vscode-restructuredtext/vscode-restructuredtext/releasesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vscode-restructuredtext/vscode-restructuredtext/releases/tag/147.0.0Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://vuln.ryotak.me/advisories/37Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-28793?
vscode-restructuredtext before 146.0.0 contains an incorrect access control vulnerability, where a crafted project folder could execute arbitrary binaries via crafted workspace configuration.
How severe is CVE-2021-28793?
CVE-2021-28793 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28793?
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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