Advisory Published
Updated

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

First published: Wed Nov 11 2020(Updated: )

Visual Studio Code JSHint Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Visual Studio Code

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-17104?

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

  • How severe is CVE-2020-17104?

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

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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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