CVE-2020-1343: Medium severity microsoft visual studio live share vulnerability

Published Jun 9, 2020
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Updated

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Visual Studio Code Live Share Extension when it exposes tokens in plain text, aka 'Visual Studio Code Live Share Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Visual Studio Live Share

Event History

Jun 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:44 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1343?

CVE-2020-1343 has a severity rating of Important.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-1343?

To fix CVE-2020-1343, update the Visual Studio Live Share Extension to the latest version provided by Microsoft.

3

What does CVE-2020-1343 expose?

CVE-2020-1343 exposes tokens in plain text, which can lead to unauthorized access.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-1343?

CVE-2020-1343 affects the Microsoft Visual Studio Live Share Extension.

5

Can CVE-2020-1343 lead to further vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2020-1343 can potentially lead to additional exploitation if tokens are intercepted.

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