CVE-2020-17104: Visual Studio Code JSHint Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Nov 11, 2020
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Updated

Visual Studio Code JSHint Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Visual Studio Code

Event History

Nov 11, 2020
CVE Published
06:48 AM
Data Sourced
06:48 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-17104?

CVE-2020-17104 is a vulnerability in the Visual Studio Code JSHint Extension that allows remote code execution.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-17104?

CVE-2020-17104 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered critical.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2020-17104?

The affected software for CVE-2020-17104 is Microsoft Visual Studio Code.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-17104?

To fix CVE-2020-17104, users are advised to update their Visual Studio Code JSHint Extension to the latest version.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-17104?

More information about CVE-2020-17104 can be found at the following link: [https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17104](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17104)

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