CVE-2021-29658

Name: CVE-2021-29658
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-31T17:15:13.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-29658 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The unofficial vscode-rufo extension before 0.0.4 for Visual Studio Code allows attackers to execute arbitrary binaries if the user opens a crafted workspace folder.. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The unofficial vscode-rufo extension before 0.0.4 for Visual Studio Code allows attackers to execute arbitrary binaries if the user opens a crafted workspace folder.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.24%

65.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vscode-Rufo Project	Vscode-Rufo	< 0.0.4

References

https://github.com/jnbt/vscode-rufo/commit/bc0d212436f76d12cbdab287802fa5bc743f818aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items/jnbt.vscode-rufo/changelogRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://vuln.ryotak.me/advisories/8Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/jnbt/vscode-rufo/commit/bc0d212436f76d12cbdab287802fa5bc743f818aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items/jnbt.vscode-rufo/changelogRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://vuln.ryotak.me/advisories/8Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 31, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29658?

The unofficial vscode-rufo extension before 0.0.4 for Visual Studio Code allows attackers to execute arbitrary binaries if the user opens a crafted workspace folder.

How severe is CVE-2021-29658?

CVE-2021-29658 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29658?

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-2021-29658?

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Source: NVD / NIST