CVE-2022-21991

Name: CVE-2022-21991
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-09T17:15:09.123+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 2.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-21991 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Visual Studio Code Remote Development Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 2.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Visual Studio Code Remote Development Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.01%

78.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Visual Studio Code	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-21991?

Visual Studio Code Remote Development Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2022-21991?

CVE-2022-21991 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21991?

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-2022-21991?

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Source: NVD / NIST