Vulnerability in Visual Studio Code Python Extension (CVE-2020-17163)
Summary
Vulnerability in Visual Studio Code Python Extension (CVE-2020-17163). Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover.
Original description
The description as published by the source.
Visual Studio Code Python Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database NVD
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A weakness called CVE-2020-17163 was discovered in Visual Studio Code Python Extension.
Severity is High (CVSS 7.8/10). If exploited, attackers can leak data or disrupt key functionality.
What you should do: update the affected software to the latest version. If unsure, ask your IT team or search the vendor's site for "Visual Studio Code Python Extension CVE-2020-17163".
CVE-2020-17163 (Visual Studio Code Python Extension). Severity: High / CVSSv3 7.8.
Response plan:
- Check the vendor advisory for affected versions and the patched release.
- If a vulnerable version is running in production, schedule maintenance (urgency from KEV/CVSS).
- If no patch yet, mitigate via WAF rule, disabling the affected feature, etc.
- Monitor logs / SIEM for known IOC and PoC signatures of this CVE.
PoCs and fix commits: see the 'References' section, MITRE, and NVD.
A weakness (CVE-2020-17163) in Visual Studio Code Python Extension. A serious software flaw has been identified.
Target versions of Visual Studio Code Python Extension (see vendor advisory). If running in production, identify exposure immediately.
Severity: High (CVSS 7.8/10). If exploited, attackers can leak data or disrupt key functionality.
Update to the patched release as listed in the vendor advisory.
If a patch is not yet available, consider disabling the affected feature, applying WAF rules, blocking via network ACLs, or isolating the vulnerable version.
Check version information, scan dependencies via SBOM, and monitor SIEM for IOC and PoC signatures related to this CVE.
References
- patch msrc.microsoft.com