CVE-2021-21415: Visual Studio Code Prisma Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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.
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What is the severity of CVE-2021-21415?
CVE-2021-21415 is classified as a Remote Code Execution vulnerability.
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.
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.
What does CVE-2021-21415 affect?
CVE-2021-21415 affects the Prisma VS Code extension used for editing Prisma schema files.
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.