CVE-2021-21415: Visual Studio Code Prisma Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Apr 29, 2021
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Updated

Prisma VS Code a VSCode extension for Prisma schema files. This is a Remote Code Execution Vulnerability that affects all versions of the Prisma VS Code extension older than 2.20.0. If a custom binary path for the Prisma format binary is set in VS Code Settings, for example by downloading a project that has a .vscode/settings.json file that sets a value for "prismaFmtBinPath". That custom binary is executed when auto-formatting is triggered by VS Code or when validation checks are triggered after each keypress on a .prisma file. Fixed in versions 2.20.0 and 20.0.27. As a workaround users can either edit or delete the .vscode/settings.json file or check if the binary is malicious and delete it.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Prisma Language-tools Visual Studio Code<2.20.0

Event History

Apr 29, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21415?

CVE-2021-21415 is classified as a Remote Code Execution vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-21415?

To fix CVE-2021-21415, upgrade the Prisma VS Code extension to version 2.20.0 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-21415?

CVE-2021-21415 affects all versions of the Prisma VS Code extension prior to 2.20.0.

4

What does CVE-2021-21415 affect?

CVE-2021-21415 affects the Prisma VS Code extension used for editing Prisma schema files.

5

How can CVE-2021-21415 be exploited?

CVE-2021-21415 can be exploited by an attacker when a custom binary path for the Prisma format binary is configured in VS Code settings.

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